One of the most interesting new features of last year's generation of iPhones is undoubtedly the support for satellite SOS, thanks to which Apple users can contact rescue services in selected countries even from places that are not covered by a mobile signal. However, if you think that this communication takes place via satellites Applu, you are mistaken. The Californian giant uses satellites from Globstar for these purposes, with which it previously signed a contract as the exclusive provider of satellite services for its iPhones. And it is Globstar that has now decided to join forces with SpaceX, which will deliver satellites for it in 2025, among other things, for satellite communication. Applu with a total value of 64 million dollars. It is therefore a bit of an exaggeration to say that SpaceX will participate in the satellite SOS Appyou.
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The deal was first reported by NOLA.com, whose words were subsequently confirmed by documents submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission. However, in essence, this is not at all surprising. Globstar already used SpaceX's services last year to launch satellites for other purposes. And since Musk's company has clearly proven itself, it has now won another order, which may not be the last. Apple because some time ago he registered a number of patents in which he addresses the expanded possibilities of satellite communication. In other words, it is quite possible that in the foreseeable future we will see the possibility of using satellite communication for purposes other than just calling emergency services from places outside the signal. Whether we will see it in a year, two or five, only time will tell.
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