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What configuration defines Globalstar's current primary operational LEO constellation structure?
What is the approximate operational altitude of Globalstar's LEO satellites?
What core architectural philosophy does Globalstar employ for signal relay?
What specific inclination do Globalstar's orbital planes maintain relative to the equator?
What is the designed operational lifespan for the second-generation Globalstar satellites?
What percentage of its network capacity does Globalstar reserve for the Emergency SOS via satellite service with Apple Inc.?
How many ground stations does Globalstar utilize across its network to bridge the LEO constellation with terrestrial networks?
What is the planned future orbital configuration for the expanded Globalstar constellation?
What communication technology does the Globalstar system leverage for signal transmission?
Which service type offered by Globalstar primarily involves one-way transmission, commonly used for asset tracking?
What is the theoretical minimum number of geostationary satellites required for near-global coverage?
How are the minimum three GEO satellites spaced around the equator in terms of longitude?
What characteristic defines a satellite placed in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO)?
What geographical regions are excluded from the service footprint of a purely GEO constellation?
Up to what approximate latitude do three strategically placed GEO satellites effectively provide coverage?
What orbit type is essential for achieving true global coverage, including the poles?
What is the primary operational benefit of MEO satellites used in GNSS systems like GPS over GEO satellites?
What is the nominal constellation size often cited for the American GPS system (which uses MEO)?
What key advantage does a LEO satellite offer regarding signal transmission compared to GEO?
In commercial GEO operations, what factor often forces operators to deploy more than the theoretical minimum of three satellites?