Telesat might modify its Lightspeed constellation amid a previously announced delay that will likely see the satellite set launch and enter service roughly a year behind schedule. 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
Read More »SpaceX Transporter-3 mission starts busy year of Canadian satellite launches
More Canadian satellites will launch in 2022 than any other year. Four will launch on the SpaceX Transporter-3 mission scheduled for tomorrow and we're tracking 77 Canadian satellites that are planned to launch in 2022 and 2023. 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
Read More »Telesat extends Lightspeed capabilities with 5G partnership
Telesat announced Tuesday (Jan. 11) a new memorandum of agreement allowing it to advance its plans to implement rural 5G service through its Lightspeed satellite constellation, although the timeline of the deployment remains uncertain. 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
Read More »Canada closes a busy 2021 in space business
The last 12 months have been some of the most active months in the Canadian space industry for years, with news of IPOs, major contracts and also a lot of activity surrounding Canadian launches and missions.
Read More »Telesat looks at growth opportunities with public listing
Telesat's new public listing on the Nasdaq is a "big milestone" for the Canadian company's long term growth strategy, especially in getting ready to deploy the Lightspeed constellation, according to a senior executive. 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
Read More »Telesat to begin trading on Nasdaq as early as November 19
Subsequent to Telesat's quarterly earnings call last week which revealed the company was experiencing supply chain delays, Loral Space & Communications Inc., the largest shareholder, announced this Tuesday that "subject to the satisfaction or waiver of all the conditions to the closing" its Transaction Agreement and Plan of Merger should be completed over a two day closing period on November 18 and 19, 2021. This …
Read More »Lightspeed faces supply chain delay, but Telesat ‘bullish’ about satellite constellation’s future
Telesat is facing a supply chain issue that will likely affect the launch of its new satellite constellation, and associated financing agreements. 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
Read More »Telesat looks to augment its Lightspeed constellation with an additional 1373 satellites
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) had a midnight deadline of November 4th for V-band non-geostationary (NGSO) satellite constellation applications. Nine companies applied and combined they would add over 37,000 satellites to low and medium Earth orbits. 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
Read More »Telesat sees slighter lower revenue in Q2
A day after Telesat announced a major deal with the Government of Canada, the telecommunications company released its second quarter earning results with consolidated revenue of $188 million. 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
Read More »Government of Canada makes $1.44 billion investment in Telesat
Prior to its expected Initial public offering, Telesat is solidifying its finances to build its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Lightspeed satellite communications constellation. This announcement brings another $1.44 billion to the $6.5 billion project.
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