Telesat Corporation

Telesat Corporation is a Canadian satellite communications company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. Established in 1969, the company operates as a global satellite operator, providing mission-critical communications services worldwide. Its mission is to bridge the digital divide and achieve universal, reliable, and high-performance satellite connectivity for all.

Telesat's services primarily cater to business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) clients, including broadcasters, enterprises, telecom operators, governments, and defense customers. The company operates a fleet of geostationary (GEO) satellites for video distribution, data networking, and managed broadband services. A key strategic initiative is the development of the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, designed to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity globally.

Led by President and CEO Daniel S. Goldberg, Telesat is actively advancing its Lightspeed constellation, with initial launches via SpaceX planned for mid-2026 and commercial service anticipated by early 2028. This LEO system is being enhanced with military Ka-band capabilities to address defense and sovereignty requirements, positioning Lightspeed as a dual-use system. While the company's legacy GEO business has experienced declining revenues, Telesat is strategically pivoting towards the high-growth LEO market, aiming to provide enterprise-grade connectivity that differentiates it from consumer-focused LEO competitors.