Globalstar (GSAT) is higher today as the market digests an FCC action granting Globalstar Licensee LLC special temporary authority for 30 days to operate a third-generation feeder link earth station in Duluth, Georgia. The authorization runs from March 3, 2026 through April 1, 2026 and is explicitly for testing purposes, covering operation in 5091–5250 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 6875–7055 MHz (space-to-Earth). (docs.fcc.gov)

Feeder links are the high-capacity connections that tie a satellite constellation to ground infrastructure, so incremental approvals for new-generation ground assets can be read as de-risking steps toward expanded capability. Today’s move appears to reflect investor positioning around progress on next-generation network buildout and spectrum utilization, with the FCC authorization providing a concrete, time-bound testing window for a “third-generation” facility. (docs.fcc.gov)

The STA is temporary, so investors will be watching for follow-on approvals, broader operating authority beyond testing, and any operational updates tied to next-generation ground and space segment readiness. Near-term, the key catalysts are additional regulatory actions, technical test outcomes, and any company updates that connect the Duluth testing program to commercial service expansion.