Tag Archives: LEO Satellite Constellation

Toronto based Kepler Communications isn't content with just its original constellation of 140 Internet of Things (IoT) low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. It's filled applications with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for another larger constellation of 360 satellites that would offer a variety of broadband services. Those services could also be used by the military in …

On July 23, 2019 the Canadian government and Telesat signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with respect to the government securing access to the Telesat LEO satellite constellation that was valid for one year. That MOU has since lapsed and SpaceQ has inquired with both Telesat and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has to the current status of negotiations. This page is for …

What was Maxar Technologies CEO Dan Jablonsky trying to tell analysts in the companies Q2 2020 conference call when during his opening comments when he said Maxar had "not factored the proposed Telesat LEO program into our current and multi-year outlook." Indeed that was a question that come up twice during the Q&A with analysts. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log …

As Telesat was holding its quarterly results call with investors, Loral Space and Communications, one of two principal shareholders in the company, announced the possible combination of Loral and Telesat. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY

This past weekend Canadian federal parties worked out an agreement for in-person and virtual meetings of the House of Commons.

When it comes to maintaining and building its business, Telesat is patient and methodical. That’s the impression one gets in listening to CEO Dan Goldberg at events and during quarterly earnings calls.

In the race to see who will deliver satellite communications from low Earth orbit, OneWeb appears to be behind SpaceX, at least in the number of satellites launched to date.

Telesat and two American partner companies plan a nine-month exercise with the U.S. Air Force that could position the Canadian satellite operator for future military and government tenders.

In this weeks SpaceQ podcast I interview Chad English on the implications of LEO satellite constellations for rural and remote communities.

NorthStar Earth & Space which is looking to build which is looking at building a low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation of 40 satellites has signed a cooperation with the government of Luxembourg.