Globalstar’s second-generation satellites are encapsulated and ready for installation on their Starsem Soyuz launcher

Launcher build-up for the concluding Soyuz mission currently contracted with Arianespace’s Starsem affiliate from Baikonur Cosmodrome is entering its final phase following the integration of its upper composite element – consisting of six Globalstar satellites, their dispenser system, the payload fairing and Fregat upper stage.