General InformationTelesat is a Canadian satellite operator headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 1975, with 500+ employees focused on building LEO satellite constellations for global connectivity.
Funding & FinancialsTelesat raised approximately $1.4 billion in funding for its Lightspeed LEO constellation project, backed by the Canadian government, private investors including Loral Space & Communications, and others, trading publicly on NASDAQ and TSX.
Leadership & TeamTelesat is led by CEO Dan Goldberg, who has extensive experience in the satellite and telecommunications industry, alongside executive leadership in engineering and business operations.
Recent ActivityTelesat is actively deploying its Lightspeed LEO satellite constellation with multiple launches underway, recent partnerships for ground infrastructure, and expanding commercial service availability in 2024-2025.