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Telesat

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commercialFounded 1969
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Moody’s Ratings downgraded the senior secured bank credit facility and senior secured notes ratings of Telesat Canada to Caa2 from B3.

Mentioned as: Telesat CanadaTechnical ProductSep 21, 2025Forrester’s Digest: Telesat withdraws plan for extra satellites

The subsidiary that received the equity transfer is wholly owned by Telesat Canada’s parent companies and does not guarantee Telesat Canada’s existing debt.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative GeneralSep 21, 2025Forrester’s Digest: Telesat withdraws plan for extra satellites

Telesat has solid contracts in place with various Canadian regions for Lightspeed coverage.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative GeneralSep 21, 2025Forrester’s Digest: Telesat withdraws plan for extra satellites

Telesat has cancelled its plans for an additional 1,671 low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellites.

Mentioned as: telesatTechnical ProductSep 21, 2025Forrester’s Digest: Telesat withdraws plan for extra satellites

Telesat's Lightspeed fleet will comprise about 200 satellites.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative GeneralSep 21, 2025Forrester’s Digest: Telesat withdraws plan for extra satellites

Telesat's financial and legal advisers, PJT Partners Inc. and Kirkland & Ellis, were expected to meet with creditor representatives this past Tuesday.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative GeneralSep 21, 2025Forrester’s Digest: Telesat withdraws plan for extra satellites

Telesat has C$401 million in cash reserves.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative FinancialSep 21, 2025Forrester’s Digest: Telesat withdraws plan for extra satellites

Moody’s Ratings has downgraded Telesat Corp’s corporate family rating to Caa2 from Caa1.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative GeneralSep 21, 2025Forrester’s Digest: Telesat withdraws plan for extra satellites

Advisers representing creditors of Telesat are preparing to sign non-disclosure agreements to address debt obligations maturing next year.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative GeneralSep 21, 2025Forrester’s Digest: Telesat withdraws plan for extra satellites

Moody’s Ratings downgraded the senior unsecured notes rating of Telesat Canada to Ca from Caa3.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative GeneralSep 21, 2025Forrester’s Digest: Telesat withdraws plan for extra satellites

Telesat's Lightspeed fleet will likely consist of 198 satellites.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative GeneralSep 21, 2025Forrester’s Digest: Telesat withdraws plan for extra satellites

Telesat completed the transfer of 62 percent equity in its Telesat Lightspeed unit to an indirect subsidiary of Telesat Corp.

Mentioned as: Telesat CorpOrg RelationshipSep 21, 2025Forrester’s Digest: Telesat withdraws plan for extra satellites

The DragonSCALSTM product has already been adopted in the satellite networks of Telesat's 'Lightspeed' and MDA Space's satellite 'AURORA'.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative GeneralSep 3, 20259/3宇宙ニュース・スペースシフト、建物変化検知・遊休農地探索AIサービスの正式提供開始 ほか3件

Telesat Lightspeed is a LEO satellite constellation intended to provide an advanced global network delivering enterprise-class connectivity to customers worldwide.

Mentioned as: Telesat LightspeedTechnical ProductDec 12, 2024Honeywell selected by MDA Space to deliver satellite control systems

Telesat selected MDA Space as the prime satellite contractor for the Telesat Lightspeed constellation in 2023.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative GeneralDec 4, 2024TELESAT AND MDA SPACE COMPLETE KEY MILESTONE FOR TELESAT LIGHTSPEED CONSTELLATION

Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg believes Starlink will continue to gain market share but will not take 100% of the market.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative PlanDec 4, 2024Telesat Lightspeed clears early design review

Telesat awarded an initial order for 198 satellites to MDA Space powered by MDA AURORA digital satellite technology.

Mentioned as: TelesatNarrative GeneralDec 4, 2024TELESAT AND MDA SPACE COMPLETE KEY MILESTONE FOR TELESAT LIGHTSPEED CONSTELLATION

Telesat has contracted 14 launches from SpaceX starting in mid-2026 to deploy all 198 Lightspeed satellites within a year.

Mentioned as: TelesatOrg RelationshipDec 4, 2024Telesat Lightspeed clears early design review

Telesat plans to begin launching Telesat Lightspeed satellites in 2026.

Mentioned as: telesat lightspeedTechnical ProductDec 4, 2024TELESAT AND MDA SPACE COMPLETE KEY MILESTONE FOR TELESAT LIGHTSPEED CONSTELLATION

MDA Space is constructing a new high-volume satellite manufacturing facility in Montreal where the Telesat Lightspeed satellites will be produced.

Mentioned as: Telesat LightspeedTechnical ProductDec 4, 2024TELESAT AND MDA SPACE COMPLETE KEY MILESTONE FOR TELESAT LIGHTSPEED CONSTELLATION
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