Telesat

https://www.telesat.com
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Telesat Corporation, also known as Telesat, is a publicly owned company headquartered in Canada. Founded in 1969, with approximately 1,060 employees, the company reported $298.9M in revenue as of 2025, operating as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It specializes in providing connectivity and distribution services. As a global satellite operator, Telesat offers services through its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, Telesat Lightspeed, which operates in Ka-band.

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Founded

1969

Headcount

711

Headquarters

Canada

Primary Segment

Connectivity and distribution services

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Publicly Owned

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On July 9, 2026, the Canadian Armed Forces selected Telesat Lightspeed for secure Military Ka-band (Mil-Ka) Arctic military communications under the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project – Polar (ESCP-P) programme. This agreement builds on a Strategic Partnership Agreement announced in late 2025 between the Defence Investment Agency, Telesat, and MDA Space for the ESCP-P programme. Previously, on July 8, 2026, Telesat LEO ULC, a subsidiary, reached an agreement in principle with Canada's Defence Investment Agency to provide Telesat Lightspeed services for the Military Ka-band component of the ESCP-P programme, ensuring secure connectivity for the Canadian Armed Forces across the Arctic region from 65 to 90 degrees north. Also on July 9, Telesat appointed Ralph (Cody) Kittle, a nominee of MHR Fund Management LLC, to its Board of Directors. This appointment followed MHR Fund Management LLC filing an amended early warning report on the same day, in accordance with National Instrument 62-104, regarding its investment in Telesat, including through its interest in Telesat Partnership LP.

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Telesat offers 2 products in the connectivity and cloud and media tech industries. Telesat's product portfolio comprises of connectivity and distribution services and enterprise connectivity services.

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Telesat's revenues were $298.9M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Telesat's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is media and broadcast satellite connectivity, which represents 100% of Telesat's revenue.

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Jul

16th

2026

08:12

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

AMOS 2026

Telesat Government Solutions will be attending AMOS 2026, the premier technical conference focused on Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA). Join us to learn how the Telesat Lightspeed optically linked LEO constellation is designed to serve as a resilient space networking backbone, enabling secure, low-latency transport of mission-critical data across the globe.

Telesat

Jul

16th

2026

08:04

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Space & Missile Defense Symposium

Telesat Government Solutions will be attending the Space & Missile Defense Symposium, the leading event dedicated to advancing space and missile defense capabilities and fostering collaboration across the defense community. Meet with our team to learn how Telesat Lightspeed will deliver secure, low-latency, and highly resilient connectivity to support mission-critical defense operations.

Telesat

Jul

15th

2026

03:36

Capital Investment, Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Partnerships, Investments

NATO SATCOM and sovereign connectivity: The shift from procurement to partnership

In today’s turbulent geopolitical environment, NATO member states are making significant efforts to address historical deficiencies in defense spending. Recognizing the need to strengthen national security and increase strategic autonomy, many NATO countries are placing greater emphasis on sovereign and allied capabilities sourced from within their own borders or from nearby European countries, which comprise the majority of NATO membership.

Telesat

Jul

14th

2026

15:32

Telesat Slumps 18% as Oil Prices Squeeze Telecom Sector

The Bottom Line for TelesatTSAT-- Today Telesat (TSAT.O) is currently navigating a challenging environment, with the stock price trending down by approximately 18.04% as market sentiment remains cautious. The broader technical picture is neutral, suggesting that while there is no clear directional bias, the path forward is clouded by sector-wide pressures and mixed fundamental signals.

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Jul

13th

2026

08:19

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed for Mil

Telesat LEO ULC, a subsidiary of Telesat Corporation, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with Canada’s Defence Investment Agency for Telesat Lightspeed services to deliver secure Military Ka-band (Mil-Ka) Arctic connectivity to the Canadian Armed Forces for the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project – Polar (ESCP-P) program.

SpaceWatch Africa

Jul

10th

2026

09:04

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

CDEV Statement re. Telesat Announcement

Space is increasingly becoming one of the most strategic areas of the global economy. It is more important than ever that we have sovereign capabilities for communication and defence. This week, the Government of Canada announced an agreement in principle to use Telesat Lightspeed to provide military satellite communications in the Arctic.

CDEV

Jul

9th

2026

18:24

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed for secure Mil-Ka Arctic military communications under ESCP-P programme

The company said the agreement builds on the Strategic Partnership Agreement announced in late 2025 between the Defence Investment Agency, Telesat and MDA Space for the ESCP-P programme. Telesat said the arrangement reflects Canada’s strategy to use commercial expertise and innovation to accelerate delivery of critical sovereign capabilities.

Defence Industry Europe

Jul

9th

2026

08:00

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

Telesat announces changes to Board of Directors

OTTAWA, Ontario, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat Corporation (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) (“Telesat”), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, today announced that Ralph (Cody) Kittle, a nominee of MHR Fund Management LLC (“MHR”), has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

Wallstreet Online

Jul

9th

2026

02:30

Capital Investment, B2B Tag, Investments

MHR Fund Management LLC files amended Early Warning Report for Telesat Corporation

NEW YORK , July 9, 2026 /CNW/ - Today, MHR Fund Management LLC (" Fund Management ") filed an early warning report in accordance with Section 5.2(2)(b) of National Instrument 62-104 – Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids (the " Early Warning Report ") to amend its existing early warning report for the Fund Management's investment in Telesat Corporation (" Telesat "), including through its interest in Telesat Partnership LP (the " Partnership ").

Canada NewsWire

Jul

9th

2026

02:03

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

Telesat announces changes to Board of Directors

OTTAWA, CANADA – July 9, 2026 – Telesat Corporation (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) (“Telesat”), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, today announced that Ralph (Cody) Kittle, a nominee of MHR Fund Management LLC (“MHR”), has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

Telesat

Jul

8th

2026

23:59

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Telesat selected for Arctic military satellite communications programme

Telesat has announced that its subsidiary, Telesat LEO ULC, has reached an agreement in principle with Canada's Defence Investment Agency to provide Telesat Lightspeed services for the Military Ka-band component of the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project – Polar (ESCP-P) programme. The agreement covers the delivery of secure Military Ka-band connectivity for the Canadian Armed Forces across Canada's Arctic region, spanning latitudes from 65 to 90 degrees north.

Telecompaper

Jul

8th

2026

08:30

B2B Tag

Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed for Mil-Ka-band component of ESCP-P Arctic military communications program

OTTAWA, Ontario, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat LEO ULC, a subsidiary of Telesat Corporation (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, today announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with Canada’s Defence Investment Agency for Telesat Lightspeed services to deliver secure Military Ka-band (Mil-Ka) Arctic connectivity to the Canadian Armed Forces for the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project – Polar (ESCP-P) program.

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Telesat's customers primarily consist of aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, telecoms and appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing companies. Examples of Telesat's customers include Bell Canada, NASA and Panasonic. Telesat has commercial and technical partners like Arabsat, Ciena and Nelco. Examples of Telesat's suppliers include Vistance Networks, Kaon Media and Rohde & Schwarz.

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