Telesat

https://www.telesat.com
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Telesat Corporation, also known as Telesat, is a publicly owned company headquartered in Canada. Founded in 1969, with approximately 1,060 employees, the company reported $298.9M in revenue as of 2025, operating as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It specializes in providing connectivity and distribution services. As a global satellite operator, Telesat offers services through its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, Telesat Lightspeed, which operates in Ka-band.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1969

Headcount

711

Headquarters

Canada

Primary Segment

Enterprise connectivity services

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Publicly Owned

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News Summary:

On September 4, 2026, Telesat announced it is expanding the planned scale of its Lightspeed low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network, increasing the constellation from 156 to 225 satellites. This expansion follows the company securing a major Canadian government contract for military communications across the Arctic, strengthening infrastructure planned for both defense and commercial connectivity. Previously, on September 3, Telesat and Farcast, a San Francisco-based satellite user terminal developer, successfully completed a joint technology demonstration program. The demonstration showcased the main capabilities of Farcast's electronically steered antenna (ESA) technology, culminating in an over-the-air demo using Telesat's LEO 3 test satellite. During the demonstration, Farcast established and maintained end-to-end satellite connectivity through its shared-aperture user terminal. Telesat LEO ULC, a subsidiary of Telesat Corporation, and Farcast first announced the successful completion of this collaborative technology demonstration program on September 2.

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Telesat offers 2 products in the connectivity and cloud and media tech industries. Telesat's product portfolio comprises of connectivity and distribution services and enterprise connectivity services.

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Telesat's revenues were $298.9M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Telesat's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is satellite data connectivity, which represents 51% of Telesat's revenue.

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Sep

4th

2026

04:51

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

From modernization plan to mission-ready: Telesat Lightspeed delivers on ESCP‑P

In today’s military operations, assured connectivity is no longer a support function. It is mission-critical infrastructure. Whether enabling command and control, connecting remote sensors, supporting deployed forces, or integrating operations across allied nations, defence organizations depend on secure, resilient connectivity to make decisions and act at speed.

Telesat

Sep

4th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts, Facility Expansion

Telesat Expands Lightspeed Capacity for Arctic Connectivity

Telesat is expanding the planned scale of its Lightspeed low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network after securing a major Canadian government contract for military communications across the Arctic. The agreement is expected to increase the constellation from 156 to 225 satellites, strengthening the infrastructure planned for both defense and commercial connectivity.

Dcpulse

Sep

3rd

2026

06:30

B2B Tag

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MoneyDJ

Sep

3rd

2026

04:53

Farcast completes demo of Telesat Lightspeed antenna technology

Telesat and Farcast, San Francisco-based satellite user terminal developer, have successfully completed a joint technology demonstration programme. They have demonstrated the main capabilities of Farcast's electronically steered antenna (ESA) technology, ending in an over-the-air demo using Telesat's LEO 3 test satellite. The demonstration saw Farcast establish and maintain end-to-end satellite connectivity through its shared-aperture user terminal.

Telecompaper

Sep

2nd

2026

06:30

B2B Tag

Farcast completes Telesat Lightspeed antenna technology demonstration milestone

OTTAWA, Ontario and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat LEO ULC, a subsidiary of Telesat Corporation (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and Farcast, a San Francisco-based startup building advanced satellite user terminals, today announced the successful completion of a collaborative technology demonstration program.

MarketScreener

Sep

1st

2026

09:45

Procurement and Sales, B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts, Supply Chain and Procurement, Regulations and Policies

Canada ready to further distance itself from U.S. on military procurement

In an interview, the head of the Defence Investment Agency says the Canadian public would have no appetite for sole-source military contracts to American firms. That's just me reading the room, said Stephen Fuhr, secretary of state for defence procurement.

Ici Radio‑Canada

Sep

1st

2026

09:42

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships

Telesat, Cailabs partner on optical connectivity for govt customers

Telesat Government Solutions and Cailabs US have signed a new agreement to cooperate on secure optical connectivity for government customers. The partnership will focus on the integration of resilient, secure and high-capacity optical space-to-ground connectivity for US government and Allied missions.

Telecompaper

Sep

1st

2026

06:30

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships

Telesat Considers Space-to-Ground Optical Coms with Cailabs

Telesat will consider adopting space-to-ground optical communications capabilities through a new strategic collaboration agreement with Cailabs. Under the agreement announced Tuesday, the companies will explore integrating Cailabs optical space-to-ground connectivity with Telsat Lightspeed for U.S. government and allied missions.

Via Satellite

Sep

1st

2026

06:30

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships

Telesat, Cailabs Partner On Optical Space-to-Ground Connectivity

Telesat Government Solutions and Cailabs US have agreed to partner on developing optical space-to-ground connectivity for U.S. government and allied missions, the companies announced Sept. 1. Telesat will integrate optical intersatellite links on its Lightspeed spacecraft with Cailabs’ optical...

Aviation Week Network

Aug

28th

2026

19:26

Funding Activities, Funding, Regulations and Policies

From Parking Lots to Orbital Slots — Canadian Sovereignty in Space

Canada has committed CAD 200 million to a launch pad in Nova Scotia and currently has zero rockets capable of using it. We have built the scenic parking lot, though, which is a start. Disclaimer: No AI was used in the writing, editing, or reviewing of this article.

Medium

Aug

20th

2026

08:14

Financial Results, Tenders and Contracts, Financial Performance

Telesat (TSAT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Telesat Corporation (NASDAQ:TSAT) reported a strategic expansion of its Low Earth Orbit initiatives following the finalization of a major government communications contract. Management stated that the agreement provides a foundation for the accelerated deployment of its global satellite network and serves as a key catalyst for future defense and sovereign opportunities. The company remains focused on maximizing the value of its legacy geostationary fleet to support ongoing operations while navigating upcoming debt maturities. Management indicated that technical and operational progress on the ground segment and launch scheduling remains aligned with the projected timeline for global network availability.

AOL

Aug

20th

2026

06:30

Financial Results, Tenders and Contracts, Financial Performance

Telesat (TSAT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Telesat Corporation (TSAT) reported a strategic expansion of its Low Earth Orbit initiatives following the finalization of a major government communications contract. Management stated that the agreement provides a foundation for the accelerated deployment of its global satellite network and serves as a key catalyst for future defense and sovereign opportunities. The company remains focused on maximizing the value of its legacy geostationary fleet to support ongoing operations while navigating upcoming debt maturities. Management indicated that technical and operational progress on the ground segment and launch scheduling remains aligned with the projected timeline for global network availability.

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Telesat's customers primarily consist of aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, telecoms and appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing companies. Examples of Telesat's customers include Panasonic, NASA and Bell Canada. Telesat has commercial and technical partners like Nelco, Arabsat and Ciena. Examples of Telesat's suppliers include Rohde & Schwarz, Netcracker Technology and Vistance Networks.

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