Telesat (NASDAQ:TSAT) is a leading satellite operator that provides reliable and secure communications services to government and commercial customers around the globe. Founded in 1969 as a Canadian crown corporation and privatized in the late 1990s, Telesat has developed a broad fleet of geostationary satellites under its “Telstar” brand. The company’s GEO satellite network supports video distribution, data networking, corporate connectivity, and broadband access for enterprise, telecommunications, maritime, and aeronautical applications.
In recent years, Telesat has undertaken a major expansion of its capabilities through the planned Lightspeed low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation. Slated to consist of nearly 200 high-throughput Ka-band satellites, Lightspeed is designed to deliver fiber-like performance with global coverage and low latency for broadband, IoT, mobility, and government missions. The program leverages partnerships with leading aerospace manufacturers and ground-segment specialists to integrate advanced digital payloads, inter-satellite laser links and software-defined networking capabilities.
With headquarters in Ottawa, Canada, and regional offices in the United States, Europe and Asia, Telesat serves a diverse customer base spanning more than 100 countries. Its network supports television broadcasters, telecom carriers, energy companies, cruise lines, airline operators and defense agencies. The company continuously invests in ground infrastructure to enhance network management, telemetry and command, as well as to expand gateway capacity for high-speed data delivery and secure communications solutions.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Dan Goldberg, Telesat is focused on executing its transition to a hybrid GEO-LEO architecture while maintaining the reliability of its legacy fleet. The management team emphasizes long-term contracts, strategic partnerships and technological innovation to address growing demand for ubiquitous, high-performance connectivity. As the industry evolves, Telesat aims to capitalize on new market opportunities across emerging digital sectors and critical communications applications.
