RKLBRocket Lab+Neutron.DevLUNRIntuitive+IM-2.LandingASTSAST Space+BlueBird.DeployPLPlanet Labs+Pelican.LaunchBKSYBlackSky+Gen-3.LiveSPIRSpire+100.SatsRDWRedwire+ISM.ModuleIRDMIridium+IoT.ExpandVSATViasat+ViaSat-3.LiveSPACEXSpaceX+Starship.V3FUND.YTD2025-26$12B+.Raised
Companies / Telesat

Telesat

Telesat is a Canadian satellite operator developing Lightspeed, a 198-satellite LEO constellation designed for enterprise and government broadband with ultra-low latency. The company also operates a fleet of GEO satellites serving telecommunications, broadcasting, and government customers.

Founded
1969
Headquarters
Ottawa, Canada
CEO
Dan Goldberg
Headcount
500+
Total Funding
N/A (publicly traded)
Latest Valuation
N/A (NASDAQ-listed)
Status
public

Products

Telesat Lightspeed LEO constellationGEO fleet
https://telesat.com

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