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US agency approves Amazon Leo's $11.5 billion acquisition of Globalstar

Source: Economic Times TechOctober 28, 2026
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The Federal Communications Commission cleared Amazon Leo's purchase of Globalstar for $11.5 billion. The acquisition supports Amazon's plans to build a satellite-based communications network to compete with SpaceX's Starlink service. The deal represents a major expansion of Amazon's capabilities into space-based infrastructure.

Key points

  • Amazon acquires Globalstar for $11.5 billion with FCC approval
  • Deal enables satellite-based communications network competing with Starlink
  • Represents Amazon's expansion into space infrastructure

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