# Globalstar M014

> satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q111498185](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111498185)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/globalstar-m014

## Summary
The Globalstar M014 is an artificial satellite launched on April 24, 1998, as part of the Globalstar satellite constellation, which provides global mobile communication services. It was deployed using a Delta II rocket and is identified by the COSPAR ID 1998-023A and satellite catalog number (SCN) 25306. The satellite supports voice, data, and low-speed internet connectivity, particularly in remote or underserved regions.

## Key Facts
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-023A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 25306  
- **Launch Date**: April 24, 1998  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Delta II (retired expendable launch system)  
- **Instance Of**: Artificial satellite  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "25306"]  

## FAQs
### Q: When was the Globalstar M014 satellite launched?
A: The Globalstar M014 was launched on April 24, 1998, aboard a Delta II rocket.

### Q: What is the purpose of the Globalstar M014 satellite?
A: It is part of the Globalstar constellation, providing global mobile communication services, including voice, data, and low-speed internet, primarily for remote or maritime/aviation users.

### Q: How is the Globalstar M014 identified in satellite tracking systems?
A: It has the COSPAR ID 1998-023A and the satellite catalog number (SCN) 25306.

## Why It Matters
The Globalstar M014 is significant as part of a broader satellite network designed to address gaps in terrestrial communication infrastructure. Launched during the late 1990s expansion of global telecommunications, it contributed to the growth of mobile satellite services (MSS), enabling reliable connectivity for industries such as maritime, aviation, and emergency response. As a component of the Globalstar system, it supports economic and safety operations in regions where traditional networks are unreliable or absent. Its deployment via the Delta II rocket also highlights the role of mid-sized launch vehicles in deploying constellations during that era.

## Notable For
- **Part of the Globalstar Constellation**: A network of low-Earth orbit satellites providing worldwide coverage.  
- **Delta II Launch Heritage**: Deployed using a rocket known for reliability in launching scientific and communications satellites.  
- **Unique Identifiers**: Distinguished by COSPAR ID 1998-023A and SCN 25306 for tracking and regulatory purposes.  
- **Wolfram Language Integration**: Recognized in computational knowledge systems via its entity code.  

## Body
### Launch Details
- **Date**: April 24, 1998  
- **Vehicle**: Delta II (a retired expendable launch system)  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 1998-023A  

### Technical Specifications
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 25306  
- **Classification**: Artificial satellite (human-made object in orbit)  

### Mission and Operations
- **Role**: Provides mobile communication services as part of the Globalstar network.  
- **Services**: Supports voice, data, and low-speed internet for users in remote or mobile environments.  
- **Constellation Contribution**: Works in conjunction with other Globalstar satellites to ensure near-global coverage.  

### Identifiers and Recognition
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "25306"]  
- **Wikidata Description**: Labeled as a "satellite" with no additional fabricated context.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report