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Telesat

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commercialFounded 1969
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Telesat launched a single Telesat LEO prototype satellite 28 months before this article to demonstrate low-latency broadband.

Mentioned as: TelesatTechnical ProductMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

Telesat completed bring-into-use for its LEO Vantage 1 prototype satellite in 2018 after launching the satellite as a co-passenger on an Indian PSLV rocket.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

Telesat plans a low-Earth-orbit constellation of 298 internet satellites called Telesat LEO.

Mentioned as: Telesat LEOTechnical ProductMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

Because Telesat completed bring-into-use before the World Radiocommunication Conference rule changes, the ITU milestones for Telesat start on 2021-01-01 instead of on Telesat’s BIU date.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative GeneralMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

Telesat is currently choosing between two bids to build the Telesat LEO constellation after the separation of Maxar and Thales Alenia Space.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

Telesat plans to add another 20 gateway stations as demand for the Telesat LEO service grows.

Mentioned as: TelesatTechnical ProductMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

Telesat plans to address mobility markets by beaming Wi-Fi to ships and aircraft as well as serving business and government users.

Mentioned as: TelesatTechnical ProductMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

Telesat has until 2023-01-01 to have at least 30 satellites in orbit under the ITU milestone schedule for operators that completed BIU prior to the rule changes.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

Telesat has signed schedule-protection project contracts with key component suppliers to keep Telesat LEO on track regardless of which prime contractor or contractors Telesat chooses.

Mentioned as: TelesatTechnical ProductMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

Telesat intends to order an undetermined number of ground spares for the Telesat LEO constellation.

Mentioned as: TelesatTechnical ProductMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

The polar Telesat LEO satellites are intended to enable service in high northern latitudes in 2022, with global service commencing in 2023 after inclined-orbit satellites launch.

Mentioned as: TelesatTechnical ProductMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

Telesat plans to launch the remaining 220 Telesat LEO satellites into inclined orbits by the end of 2023.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

Telesat anticipates activating 12 to 15 gateway stations in 2022 to support its polar satellites and another 12 to 15 gateway stations in 2023 for its inclined-orbit satellites.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

A single New Glenn mission will be able to launch 30 to 35 Telesat LEO satellites.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

Telesat’s deployment timeline calls for launching 78 Telesat LEO satellites into polar orbits in 2022.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

Telesat signed a launch contract with Blue Origin in January 2019 for multiple New Glenn missions.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative GeneralMay 1, 2020Telesat preparing for mid-2020 constellation manufacturer selection

OneWeb and Leosat have exited the LEO broadband field, leaving three remaining contenders: Amazon, SpaceX, and Telesat.

Mentioned as: TelesatTechnical ProductApr 20, 2020Pentagon identifies small launch industry as one of the most impacted by pandemic

Telesat LEO is a planned constellation expected to number around 300 satellites.

Mentioned as: Telesat LEOTechnical ProductApr 20, 2020After bankruptcy, OneWeb’s supply chain looking for new ways to keep busy

Telesat’s accelerated clearing payment potential decreased by $30,400,000 to a total of $344,400,000 under the FCC’s final plan.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative FinancialMar 4, 2020FCC’s $9.7 billion C-band incentive hinging on Intelsat and SES participation

Intelsat, SES, Eutelsat, Telesat, and Embratel Star One are collectively eligible to win up to $9,700,000,000 in accelerated payments if they clear 300 megahertz of C-band spectrum by 2023-12-05.

Mentioned as: TelesatTechnical ProductMar 4, 2020FCC’s $9.7 billion C-band incentive hinging on Intelsat and SES participation
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