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Telesat

US
commercialFounded 1969
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Telesat no longer expects to be able to deploy half of its planned constellation by 2023-11-03, and will need an extension to meet regulatory commitments with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipFeb 1, 2022Telesat Lightspeed aiming to break ground early next year

Cobham SATCOM built the landing station used to test the Telesat Phase 1 prototype that was launched to LEO in January 2018.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipFeb 1, 2022Telesat Lightspeed aiming to break ground early next year

Telesat’s LEO constellation is being designed with optical inter-satellite links to reduce reliance on ground infrastructure for landing traffic.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipFeb 1, 2022Telesat Lightspeed aiming to break ground early next year

The agreement between Telesat and Cobham SATCOM includes an option to deploy more than 30 landing stations if demand requires it.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipFeb 1, 2022Telesat Lightspeed aiming to break ground early next year

Telesat is building the Lightspeed constellation of nearly 300 satellites at an estimated cost of $5,000,000,000.

Mentioned as: TelesatTechnical ProductJan 26, 2022GEO satellite operators seek multi-orbit strategies

Airbus OneWeb Satellites is performing subcontracts to Airbus that include work on two satellite buses for the Blackjack LEO constellation under a DARPA contract awarded to Telesat.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipJan 14, 2022Airbus books Loft Orbital order for Florida satellite factory

Telesat intends to integrate its Telesat Lightspeed LEO satellite network into 0.005 kg networks to expand connectivity and enable exports of 0.005 kg technologies to global markets.

Mentioned as: TelesatTechnical ProductJan 11, 2022Partnering Up… Telesat + ENCOR 5G To Advance 5G Throughout Canada

Telesat and ENCQOR 0.005 kg will collaborate with industries, academia, and organizations across Canada and internationally.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative PlanJan 11, 2022Partnering Up… Telesat + ENCOR 5G To Advance 5G Throughout Canada

New COVID-19 variants have contributed to manufacturing delays at satellite manufacturers including Europe’s Thales Alenia Space on Telesat’s $5,000,000,000 Lightspeed broadband network.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative FinancialDec 29, 2021First ViaSat-3 pushing through pandemic challenges for 2022 launch

DARPA ordered 10 satellite buses for Blackjack from Blue Canyon Technologies and two buses from Telesat.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipDec 11, 2021Parsons to develop ground operations center for DARPA’s Blackjack satellites

Each Telesat Lightspeed landing station antenna will be capable of receiving approximately 6 Gbps on the return link.

Mentioned as: TelesatTechnical ProductDec 2, 2021Satixfy’s Baseband Modem To Integrate With Telesat’s Lightspeed Earth Stations Across The Globe

Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) and SatixFy have agreed to deploy SatixFy Sx3099 baseband modem equipment for Telesat Lightspeed gateway Earth stations worldwide.

Mentioned as: TelesatTechnical ProductDec 2, 2021Satixfy’s Baseband Modem To Integrate With Telesat’s Lightspeed Earth Stations Across The Globe

The report provides information on commercial GEO satellite launches, satellite operator revenue KPIs, and constellation updates for companies like Amazon, OneWeb, SES, SpaceX, and Telesat.

Mentioned as: TelesatTechnical ProductNov 22, 2021The DoD’s Pivot To LEO Smallsats Has Analysts Predicting A Commercial Satellite Industry Boon

The Department of Defense plans to buy commercial LEO broadband services from OneWeb, Starlink, and Telesat.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipNov 22, 2021Analysis: DoD ‘pivot to LEO’ a win for commercial satellite industry

Without an FCC waiver, Telesat must deploy 50% of Lightspeed’s satellites by 2023-11-03.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipNov 19, 2021Telesat goes public in a boost for LEO constellation funding talks

Telesat is seeking the final $2,000,000,000 in debt financing to complete its $5,000,000,000 Lightspeed broadband constellation.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipNov 19, 2021Telesat goes public in a boost for LEO constellation funding talks

Telesat completed its stock-market listing by merging with shareholder Loral Space & Communications and did not raise cash in the listing.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipNov 19, 2021Telesat goes public in a boost for LEO constellation funding talks

Isotropic Systems developed an antenna that offers multiple simultaneous connections to satellites in any orbit, including NGSO constellations from SpaceX, OneWeb, SES, and Telesat.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative GeneralNov 17, 2021ALL.SPACE joins UK Government and European Space Agency consortium led by CGI to develop hybrid satellite communications for trains

Telesat plans a roughly $5,000,000,000 Lightspeed constellation of 298 satellites to be built by Thales Alenia Space.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipNov 15, 2021DoD eager to leverage LEO broadband constellations

Telesat partnered with inflight connectivity specialist Anuvu to develop an antenna for LEO and GEO communications.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipNov 15, 2021DoD eager to leverage LEO broadband constellations
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