Great News!Telesat Lightspeed satellites will be launched into orbit by
@SpaceX
using their Falcon 9 rocket. The launches are scheduled to begin in 2026 and SpaceX’s rapid launch cadence will ensure worldwide services available to Telesat customers by 2027
We’re also announcing today an agreement with
@BlueOrigin
for multiple
launches on their powerful New Glenn rocket, paving the way for New Glenn to play a key role in Telesat’s deployment of its global LEO satellite constellation
#NewGlenn
#LowEarthOrbit
#Newspace
This Sunday, the
@RocketLab
Electron Rocket will be taking the LEO 3 demo satellite on a journey into space! The launch window opens at 19:30 ET - tune in to the live broadcast starting T-20 minutes before the launch at
Buckle up for a thrilling ride!
@RocketLab
has been selected to launch Telesat’s LEO 3 demonstration satellite. Stay tuned for updates on the upcoming launch from New Zealand.
🛰
@SFL_SmallerSats
has selected Rocket Lab to launch
@Telesat
’s LEO 3 demonstration satellite NET Q3 2023. We can’t wait to deliver this satellite to orbit in record time from contract to launch!
Learn more here:
It's official!
@MDA_space
contracted as the prime Telesat Lightspeed satellite manufacturer. This fully-funded program will feature 198 satellites equipped with the latest technology advances that maximize network efficiency and reduce costs.
Today, we unveil Lightspeed as the official name for Telesat’s LEO network, the most innovative, cutting-edge broadband satellite network ever conceived. Lightspeed will be manufactured by
@Thales_Alenia_S
.
Learn more:
Breaking News! Today Telesat announced the completion of funding agreements with the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec for its highly advanced Telesat Lightspeed
#LEO
broadband constellation.
With this milestone completed, Telesat now has all funding sources in
Thank you
@JustinTrudeau
,
@FP_Champagne
and
@cafreeland
for today’s announcement of the
#GOC
’s investment in Telesat Lightspeed. We’re grateful to be playing such a critical role in connecting all Canadians and positioning
#Canada
at the forefront of the new space economy.
High-speed internet is essential for people and businesses across the country. To help connect those in rural and remote areas, improve service offerings, and more, Minister Champagne announced an investment in
@Telesat
today. You can learn more here:
Telesat LEO will have 1,192
#OISLs
that allow data to transfer satellite-to-satellite across the globe without multiple hops to the ground. Learn more about Telesat LEO:
Electron is vertical on the pad at LC-1. Lift-off for Baby Come Back is currently on track.
Launch window opens:
July 17, EDT | 19:30
July 17, UTC | 23:30
July 17, PDT | 16:30
July 18, NZST | 11:30
Mission info:
Telesat announced its agreement to become a new publicly traded company! Learn how our new Canadian incorporated & controlled company will deliver value to our customers and expanded shareholder base as we deliver on our revolutionary Telesat LEO network
We’re excited to announce the launch of
@spacecanada
! As one of the founding members, we’re proud to be part of this national industry association which represents Canada’s
#space
innovators. Learn more:
Optical Inter Satellite Links (OISLs) improve connectivity with stronger resiliency and heightened security. OISLs will be unique to our LEO constellation and will result in a fully interconnected global mesh network.
Introducing
#Lightspeed
! When naming our LEO network, we wanted to reflect how it will
#LightTheWay
for affordable and faster
#broadband
connectivity for all - and quite literally, move
#data
at the speed of light.
We are absolutely delighted to announce that we are equipping Telesat with laser communication terminals for DARPA’s Blackjack program. Our CONDOR optical inter-satellite terminal will be launched into space in the latter part of next year!
Read more
Our VP of LEO, Erwin Hudson, is responsible for the development of Telesat
#Lightspeed
. Learn why he’s excited to be partnering with
@Thales_Alenia_S
to bring Lightspeed to life.
The Hon Anita Anand, Canada's Minister or Defence, delivered a keynote address at
#Spacebound2022
, highlighting the importance of industry innovation and partnerships for the protection of Canada and Allied Nations.
We’re connecting Canadians from coast to coast to coast! Telesat Lightspeed is a Canadian-designed and operated global
#LEO
satellite network that provides broadband Internet access to the world, including Canada’s northern communities.
Many people wonder how we can provide high-capacity, enterprise-class
#LEO
services with as few as 198 satellites, especially considering that other networks have thousands. To learn more about our approach check out today's blog post on The Critical Link!
Today the
@canadianPM
announced the completion of our agreement with
@ISED_CA
ensuring affordable, high-speed broadband
#connectivity
for all of Canada via our
#LEO
satellite constellation. Learn what this means for Canada:
Telesat Government Solutions will be at the
#SpaceSymposium
next week. Connect with the team to learn how Telesat Lightspeed can provide resilient, assured global communications to better serve defense missions.
Book a meeting at
Today Telesat announced that
@Intellian
Intellian enterprise-class, dual-parabolic terminals will be an integral component of the Telesat Lightspeed ecosystem. Read the announcement at
Telesat is delighted to welcome Blue Origin and their New Glenn rocket to our team of world-class companies supporting Telesat’s efforts to build, deploy and operate a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system that will transform global communications
We’re honored to take
@Telesat
to space and partner with a satellite industry leader.
#NewGlenn
’s 7-meter fairing, with its huge mass and volume capabilities, is a perfect match for Telesat’s constellation plans while reducing launch costs per satellite.
Last week, alongside
@FrancoisLegault
,
@MinFitzgibbon
&
@MDA_space
we announced that Telesat Lightspeed, the world's most advanced LEO network, would bring $1.8B of investment to Québec, create 600 jobs, and position Québec & Canada as a global leader in the New Space Economy.
Currently, the global average internet speed is 11.03 Mbps.Telesat
is working to deliver a minimum of 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds to ensure that every person around the globe has access to the
#digital
world.
#ConnectEveryone
“We know where the market is going, what our customers are looking for, and what the technology is capable of. This is the right move at the right time.” Read CEO Dan Goldberg’s recent conversation with
@Via_Satellite
here:
#LightTheWay
Telesat applauds the Government of Canada’s commitment to bridge the digital divide in
#Budget2019
and its recognition that innovative and disruptive LEO satellite constellations have a key role to play in achieving this critically important objective.
The satellite industry’s participation in the development of 5G standards paved the way for the seamless integration of NTNs into carrier networks. Now it’s time to do the same for 6G. Learn more in today’s The Critical Link.
As we pursue the most ambitious initiative in Telesat’s history, the LEO constellation – take a look back to the satellite that started it all. Telstar was the first satellite to successfully deliver the first intercontinental satellite TV transmission.
Today’s $1.44B investment from the
#GOC
is a major milestone towards completing Telesat Lightspeed financing, and will drive job creation and economic growth in Canada. Learn more at
Telesat had the opportunity to address Canada’s Parliamentary Committee on Industry, Science, and Technology to discuss how Telesat Lightspeed will play a critical role in Canada’s economic recovery and position Canada at the forefront of the burgeoning New Space Economy.
We’re excited to share our success with
@TefOnIssues
! In partnership with Telefónica, we were able to conduct live, in-orbit testing on our pathfinder LEO satellite, with testing results showing fibre-like performance across a variety of applications.
Merci
@JustinTrudeau
,
@FP_Champagne
et
@cafreeland
pour l'investissement du
#GOC
dans Télésat Lightspeed. Nous sommes reconnaissants de jouer un rôle si essentiel en connectant tous les Canadiens et plaçant le
#Canada
à l'avant-garde de la nouvelle économie spatiale.
Les gens et entreprises de partout au pays ont besoin d’Internet haute vitesse. Pour aider à brancher ceux en régions rurales et éloignées et à améliorer l’offre de services, le ministre Champagne vient d’annoncer un investissement dans
@Telesat
. Info :
Breaking News! Our $109M partnership with the Government of Ontario will expand high-speed Internet and LTE/5G, create new jobs and more! Learn more at
#DigitalDivide
#ConnectEveryone
As a proud Canadian company, we’re excited to bring Telesat Lightspeed to life in Québec. With our partner
@MDA_space
, we’ll create 600 new jobs, leveraging the region’s unparalleled aerospace expertise and infrastructure.
#LightTheWay
As part of our Track B Blackjack program contract, we’re proud to partner with
@DARPA
to demonstrate the use of OISLs in orbit. Learn more about our partnership:
Meet the Telesat Team at CANSEC in stand 331. Check out the Telesat Lightspeed Network Emulator demo, see innovative user terminals, and get the latest program updates on our Telesat Lightspeed
#LEO
network.
We’re proud to announce our partnership with the Government of
#Canada
to help fill critical gaps in our nation’s connectivity. Want to learn how? Watch the news unfold here:
#ConnectEveryone
The
#SATShow
exhibit hall is open! Swing by the Telesat Connectivity Hub
#1511
to relax, recharge, and learn the latest about our
#LEO
network Telesat Lightspeed.
The
#LEO
satellite market is soaring! Telesat’s Stephen Hampton dives into the exciting developments that will propel multiple providers to success in today’s The Critical Link blog.
Welcome
#SummerSolstice2024
! June 20th is the longest day of the year and marks the official start of summer in the northern hemisphere.
Wishing you a healthy, happy summer!
Our multi-link satellite terminal is future-proof for upcoming constellations due to successful live tests with
@Telesat
. This demonstration confirms the unique ability to deliver full performance, concurrent links across LEO & GEO satellites. Read more:
Telesat’s CEO, Dan Goldberg, sat down with
@globeandmail
’s
@alexposadzki
to talk about the global increase in demand for reliable and affordable internet access. Learn how Telesat LEO will provide an affordable solution to today’s bandwidth needs.
In the move to LEO, we’ve applied our deep expertise and experience to build a constellation that meets the evolving needs of our enterprise clients.
Read more in
@Reuters
about how Telesat Lightspeed will
#LightTheWay
.
We’re excited to partner with Nelco to bring Telesat LEO services to India!
Our collaboration has the potential to provide improved connectivity for 4G/5G backhaul, distance education and telemedicine to remote communities. Learn more:
As Telesat Lightspeed manufacturing gets underway, we’re committed to remaining good stewards of space. Our safety-by-design approach ensures our satellites are robust against individual component failures, allowing for continued operations. Learn more:
“At Telesat, we strongly believe that LEO satellites are key to universal global connectivity,” Telesat’s Manager of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Stephen Hampton shares with
@geoworldmedia
. Read the full interview with Stephen here:
Listen up! Telesat’s VP of LEO, Erwin Hudson was a guest on Constellations, the podcast from
@KratosDefense
, where he talked about all things LEO and the opportunities presented by Telesat Lightspeed. Check out the episode here:
A huge congratulations to the
@blue_origin
team for reaching a milestone achievement in their efforts to become an established launcher of U.S civilian and national security payloads. Learn more about their big win:
Thank you Minister McKenna
@cathmckenna
for visiting our offices today and learning more about how Telesat is striving to connect everyone, everywhere. We look forward to working with you in your new role to deliver high-speed Internet to Canadians and the world.
Ambitious and innovative,
@Telesat
is located in Ottawa but helps communities in every corner of this country connect to the world and each other. It's pretty incredible work. I'm ready to continue working together to realize that innovation — right here in Canada!
#OttawaCentre
C'est officiel!
@MDA_space
retenu comme fabricant des satellites Télésat Lightspeed. Ce programme entièrement financé aura 198 satellites équipés des dernières avancées technologiques qui maximisent l'efficacité réseau et réduisent les coûts.
Great News!
@DARPA
awards a Space-BACN Phase 2 contract to Telesat Government Solutions to advance a reconfigurable, multi-protocol inter-satellite optical communications terminal to connect satellite networks that operate on different OISL specs.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Telesat today announced a strategic agreement to establish a ‘win-win’ for Telesat Lightspeed services in Africa. Check out the details at
Erwin Hudson, our VP of Telesat LEO joined Talk Satellite’s podcast to discuss all things LEO and the current state of the satellite market. Have a listen!
Rocket Lab’s next Electron mission, called “Baby Come Back”, will include an attempt to recover the rocket’s booster after delivering satellites to orbit for multiple customers. The launch window will open July 14, 2023, UTC from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand.
Exciting Telesat Lightspeed program update! Telesat will be deploying the
@AalyriaTech
Spacetime networking technology, ensuring the most robust and reliable routing of customer data between any two points on Earth.
Despite the challenges of the past year, we’ve kept our foot on the gas and unveiled our biggest innovation yet - Telesat Lightspeed. This
#WCID
, we’re saying thank you to all Telesat staff who made it possible - from wherever they were.
#BestTeamEver
ICYMI
@NASA
selects Telesat Government Solutions to develop and demonstrate RF and OISL space-to-space connectivity in
#LEO
. Read how Telesat Lightspeed can serve this promising, high-growth market at
Congrats to Ball Aerospace whose electronically-steered antenna tracked and communicated with Telesat’s Phase 1 LEO satellite highlighting the low latency
characteristics of Telesat’s LEO system while capturing real-time video data
Behind the scenes at our recent test with
@TIMBrasil
at their state-of-the-art teleport in Rio de Janeiro. This testing validated the potential for Telesat Lightspeed to connect underserved communities and reduce the digital divide in Brazil. Read more:
Not only is LEO more reliable than existing technology, but it delivers
#Internet
speeds that are 20 times faster. This technology, coupled with our partnership, is a crucial step towards achieving full connectivity across the country.
#innovation
#telecom
#ConnectEveryone
The Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry kicks off the
@spacecanada
Spacebound conference and announced Canada’s $200M investment in NASA’s international Atmosphere Observing System.
#spacebound2022
We’re excited to share that
@DARPA
has selected Telesat Government Solutions for Phase 1 of the Space-Based Adaptive Communications Node program, known as Space-BACN 🥓. Read more at
Hot off the griddle: We’ve selected 11 teams for Phase 1 of Space-BACN, which aims to create a low-cost, reconfigurable optical comms terminal that adapts to most optical intersatellite link standards + translates between diverse satellite constellations
@FCC
confirmed that Telesat has completed all requirements for the Phase II accelerated C-band clearing six months in advance of the 2023 deadline.
Telesat is now eligible to receive 2nd accelerated relocation payment of nearly US$260 million by Oct 2023.
Welcome aboard, Calian! Joining as a new partner to the Telesat Lightspeed
#LEO
program, Calian’s Element Management System (EMS) will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient operations across the Telesat Lightspeed network. Learn more at
We’re excited to be part of the
@LockheedMartin
Space Development Agency Transport Layer team to take the next big step testing
#OISLs
& the interoperability between Tranche 0 satellites and Telesat
#LEO
. Learn more at:
Satellite communications company
@Telesat
debuted on the Nasdaq as $TSAT today, and I spoke to CEO Dan Goldberg about the listing and work on its Lightspeed LEO broadband network:
With 3 busy airport hubs in a 35-mile radius of NYC,
#IFC
networks struggle to meet gate-to-gate connectivity demands for the area’s 3,000+ daily flights. Learn how Telesat Lightspeed will deliver a superior passenger experience in our IFC white paper.
Telesat's CEO during +SATshow, "We designed Telesat Lightspeed in collaboration with our enterprise customers - higher performance, low-cost, ubiquitous coverage is key to their growth."
ICYMI, today at
#CANSEC
Colonel Catherine Marchetti, Commander of 7 Wing (Space), Telesat’s Michèle Beck, and
@MDA_space
CEO Mike Greenley announced the establishment of the Canadian Commercial Integration Cell (CIC) at 7 Wing (Space).
As we look forward to launching the LEO constellation in 2022, we reflect on the first phase of LEO in 2018 with the Phase 1 satellite. The Telesat LEO network will revolutionize high-capacity broadband performance around the world.
This week Telesat was honoured to host Nunavut Premier
@JSavikataaq
& Minister Hickes for a tour of our HQ & learn how Telesat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation will transform connectivity across all of Nunavut, Northern Canada & around the world
#ConnectEveryone
Make sure you catch Telesat Government Solutions’ latest article in The Critical Link blog. Philip Harlow, President of the government entity, shares guidance on how the
#DoD
can eliminate “the dirty internet” when leveraging
#COMSATCOM
for defense missions.
#LEO
#NGSO
Don't miss Aneesh Dalvi’s The Critical Link blog post, which delves into the significance of LEO 3 demonstration campaigns in the evolution of next-gen user terminals.
Today we’re excited to announce that
@Ciena
will provide its advanced routing and switching technology for the Telesat Lightspeed terrestrial network. Learn more at
298 state of the art LEO satellites have the power to provide millions of Canadians with the opportunity to participate in today’s
#digital
world. Our partnership with the Government of
#Canada
will help bridge the connectivity gap.
#ConnectEveryone
To truly bridge the digital divide, we need to connect entire communities, not just homes. But not all LEO networks are designed to support community-level connectivity. Learn more about what's needed on the Critical Link blog.
“We’re basically deploying a big space-based mesh IP network, which means all of our satellites are always online and being able to be revenue-generating and connected to a user,” Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg told CNBC.
#LightTheWay
Telesat unveils its $5 billion broadband satellite internet constellation, which will be built by Thales Alenia Space: Lightspeed.
"This is not a consumer broadband play," CEO Goldberg told CNBC, as Telesat is "an enterprise kind of service provider."
It’s time to book your meeting with Telesat during Satellite 2021! We’re eager to share Telesat Lightspeed updates with you while you relax and recharge in the Telesat Connectivity Hub! Need an exhibit pass? No problem – contact us for the reg code!
Thank you
@invest_canada
for featuring Telesat during the Movin’On Summit last week. We appreciate the support you bring to Telesat and our supply chain as we build and operate our transformational Telesat Lightspeed satellites in Canada.
.
@Telesat
is an innovator in Canada’s
#telecom
industry and is developing solutions to bring digital connectivity across the country. Watch this video to learn why Telesat continues to expand here and how
#InvestinCanada
has helped: .
Télésat a annoncé aujourd'hui la conclusion d'accords de financement avec le gouvernement du Canada et le gouvernement du Québec pour sa constellation avancée de satellites à large bande en orbite terrestre basse (LEO) : Télésat Lightspeed.
Cette étape franchie, Télésat dispose
In the arctic regions, current GEO satellites are not able to adequately provide ubiquitous broadband coverage. Luckily, the commercial sector has invested in LEO networks that will provide coverage, speed, & security to military and government bodies based in those regions.
Telesat’s Mario Neri during the WRC-23 panel at
#SATshow
: “Regulatory frameworks in place at the ITU have served us well and must continue to evolve over time to accommodate space innovation."
This
#EmployeeAppreciationDay
, we celebrate all of our colleagues around the world, past and present, who are helping to
#LightTheWay
to a brighter, more connected future. Thank you! 👏 ✨