Globalstar (GSAT) is higher today as attention returns to regulatory progress tied to its next-generation network buildout. A Federal Communications Commission public notice shows Globalstar Licensee LLC was granted special temporary authority (STA) for 30 days to operate its third-generation feeder-link earth station in Duluth, Georgia, for testing in specified frequency bands. The STA period begins March 3, 2026 and runs through April 1, 2026, and it covers communications with Globalstar’s Big LEO mobile-satellite-service (MSS) system and the NGSO HIBLEO-X “Globalstar 2.0” system licensed by France. (docs.fcc.gov)

Even though an STA is temporary, it can be read as a tangible step in readying infrastructure to support future capacity and services, particularly as investors increasingly value spectrum assets and the ability to translate filings and network plans into operating systems. Globalstar has been positioning a third-generation “C-3” MSS network and has been actively engaging regulators on protecting and advancing its Big LEO spectrum plans amid competitive pressure in satellite-to-device and related MSS use cases. (satnews.com)

Key follow-through items for traders include whether Globalstar discloses milestones coming out of the March-to-April testing window, any related permanent authorizations or additional STA requests, and updates on its satellite replenishment and next-gen constellation schedule. Prior coverage has highlighted launch timing sensitivity and supply-chain cadence for satellites supporting Globalstar’s broader network refresh, which can influence sentiment around near-term execution. (satellitetoday.com)