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Globalstar stock has delivered very strong returns over the past few years, yet the current valuation checks suggest the shares are not a clear bargain and lean expensive. For investors, the question is how to weigh that track record against signals that the market price may already reflect a lot of optimism. Globalstar has returned 349.0% over the past 3 years, which puts a lot of pressure on today’s valuation to be backed by durable earnings and cash flow. The long term investment case can...

Amazon.com Inc. is taking its satellite connectivity strategy straight to smartphones, intensifying competition with Elon Musk-led Space Exploration Technologies Corp.‘s satellite internet service Starlink. Expanding The Space Network The e-commerce giant, in a statement on Monday, said it sought the...

Constellation would carry voice, messaging, data and emergency services to unserved areas

New network would connect smartphones directly from space

Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.

The proposed constellation would expand Amazon's satellite strategy beyond broadband internet.

Amazon is expanding its plans for providing satellite connectivity to mobile phones.

The company plans to begin deploying the constellation in 2028, using spectrum from its planned Globalstar acquisition

Amazon is eyeing a major expansion of its satellite array to compete in the direct-to-phone market against the SpaceX-owned Starlink and others. Amazon stock ticked higher Monday. The Seattle-based tech giant has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission to launch 5,105 low Earth orbit satellites designed to deliver "direct-to-device" connectivity in 2028, according to a company blog post.

Investing.com -- Amazon.com Inc. has asked the US Federal Communications Commission for permission to launch a network of 5,000 satellites designed to provide mobile services directly to cell phones from space. The move intensifies competition with SpaceX in the satellite communications sector.

Amazon Leo (NASDAQ:AMZN) has submitted an application to the U. S.

Globalstar (GSAT) has attracted fresh attention after recent share performance data highlighted sharp long term total returns, alongside a period of mixed shorter term moves, prompting investors to reassess how the satellite operator’s profile fits their portfolios. See our latest analysis for Globalstar. Over the past year Globalstar’s total shareholder return of 217.65% contrasts with softer recent momentum, with the share price up 23.75% year to date but easing slightly over the past...

Investors were worried about the company's new debt, until they realized it was the one thing that could get its satellites off the ground.

IRDM is turning strong free cash flow into growth, funding IoT, PNT, aviation and government expansion while boosting dividends and cutting leverage.

IRDM targets the emerging Assured PNT market with its new ASIC, gaining adoption across 150+ organizations and opening recurring revenue opportunities.

Amazon's Leo satellite business has signed Apple, Delta, and JetBlue. AMZN stock is getting almost no credit for it.

ASTS is advancing direct-to-cell satellites that could strengthen defense and emergency communications where traditional networks fail.

RKLB's planned Iridium acquisition would create a global satellite network, L-band spectrum and subscription revenue, reshaping its space business if approved.

ViaSat stock rocketed higher after the announcement Rocket Lab would buy Iridium. There could be further gains in store.

Iridium launches the 9604 Hybrid IoT Module, blending satellite, LTE-M and GNSS connectivity in a compact design built for remote deployments.

GSAT is advancing its LEO network with the HIBLEO-4 replenishment mission to bolster satellite resilience and support reliable global connectivity.

AST Spacemobile expands telecom partnerships and targets 45 BlueBird satellites in 2026, but rising competition and execution risks could test its path.

AST SpaceMobile didn't stumble on Friday, but that hardly mattered when the biggest name in space decided to go public.

Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) plans to acquire Apple’s 20% stake in satellite operator Globalstar as part of an $11.6b satellite communications agreement tied to its Project Leo plans. The company also announced a new multi billion dollar AWS partnership with Pinterest, expanding its cloud reach into a major social media platform. In Europe, Amazon is rolling out a new generation of AI powered warehouse robots aimed at improving fulfillment efficiency and logistics capabilities. Amazon.com,...

ASTS has set June 17, 2026, Falcon 9 launch to deploy BlueBird 8 to 10, scaling its direct-to-smartphone space cellular broadband network.

With 353 hedge fund holders as of Q1 2026, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is among the Top 10 Stocks That Members of Congress Own. On May 29, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced that it would acquire Apple’s 20% stake in Globalstar (GSAT) as part of its $11.6 billion acquisition of the satellite communications company. In a regulatory filing, Amazon stated that its planned investments in constellation […]

While Starlink soaks up every space headline, two publicly traded satellite operators have quietly turned niche networks into real businesses. I’ve been tracking these names for years, and the setup in 2026 is the most interesting it has ever been: one is being acquired by Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), the other is up triple digits year to ... Not SpaceX: The Forgotten Satellite Stocks Quietly Plugging Into the Future of Space That Are Investible Today

AST SpaceMobile faces macro headwinds, rivals like Starlink, and falling estimates, yet a three-satellite Bluebird launch this month could shift the story.

Amazon’s seasonal surges contrast with Microsoft’s steady upward trend, as both tech giants navigate new services and shifting profit margins.

AST SpaceMobile targets underserved coverage with direct-to-smartphone satellite broadband, riding rising 5G demand and big telecom ties.