Telesat describes itself as one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators. The company says it works collaboratively with its customers to deliver critical connectivity solutions that tackle the world's most complex communications challenges, providing advantages that improve their operations and drive growth.
stock
Nasdaq: TSAT / TSX: TSAT as of 2026-09-09
facts
countryCanada
founded1969
focusGlobal satellite operator providing fixed and mobile connectivity services
statusactive
websitetelesat.com
crawled events
- notable2026-11-03SatPort acquires Speedcast's teleport business
- notable2026-10-29Telesat delays Lightspeed global service entry to mid-2028
- notable2026-09-21Kongsberg signs Arctic ISR and Lightspeed connectivity pacts with MDA Space, Telesat
- noise2026-09-17Orange and Telesat commission first European gateway for Lightspeed
- notable2026-09-15Telesat signs global ground-segment deal with SatPort Infrastructure
- noise2026-09-02Farcast completes antenna demo for Telesat Lightspeed terminal
- notable2026-09-01Telesat and Cailabs to pursue optical ground links for government missions
- notable2026-08-13Telesat reports 25% revenue drop, warns on $1.7B debt maturity
- major2026-08-04Telesat wins C$2.3 billion Arctic satcom contract from Canada
- major2026-07-22FCC approves second C-band auction, clearing 160 MHz of satellite spectrum
- major2026-07-08Telesat signs $2.3 billion Canadian Arctic military satcom contract
- noise2026-07-02Telesat donates satellite capacity to Venezuela earthquake recovery effort
timeline
- 20232023-09contractTelesat signs SpaceX for 14 Lightspeed constellation launchesas of 2026-09-09
- 20162016Telesat announces 120-satellite Lightspeed LEO constellationas of 2026-09-09
- 20072007-10-31corporateLoral Space and Communications closes deal for 63% of Telesatas of 2026-09-09
- 19981998corporateBell Canada acquires Telesat in privatization from Ottawaas of 2026-09-09
- 19721972launchTelesat launches Anik A1, first commercial GEO satelliteas of 2026-09-09
- 19691969-05-02corporateTelesat is created by Act of Parliament as a Crown corporationas of 2026-09-09
faq
What is Telesat?
Telesat focuses on Global satellite operator providing fixed and mobile connectivity services. as of 2026-09-09
Where is Telesat based?
Telesat is based in Canada. as of 2026-09-09
When was Telesat founded?
Telesat was founded in 1969. as of 2026-09-09