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Telesat

Telesat, trading as TSAT, is developing Telesat Lightspeed, a 198-satellite LEO constellation aimed at enterprise-grade broadband connectivity.

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Canadian satellite operator developing Telesat Lightspeed, a 198-satellite LEO constellation for enterprise-grade broadband connectivity.

📍 Ottawa, Canada📅 Founded 1969👥 501-1000 employees🌐 Website →

🛰️ satellitesatellite-operatorleobroadbandenterprise

Profile Completeness

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Key metrics

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Founded

1969

Employees

501-1000

Total funding

$1.6B

Market cap

$2.5B

Est. revenue

$700M

Tier

About

Canadian satellite operator developing Telesat Lightspeed, a 198-satellite LEO constellation for enterprise-grade broadband connectivity.

SpaceNexus Score

45D

Early Stage

Data confidence: 83%

financial Health71

technology Readiness18

market Position36

growth Momentum38

operational Maturity31

risk Profile80

Key Insights

•Has raised over $1B in total funding, placing it among the most well-capitalized space companies.

•Publicly traded, providing transparency and access to capital markets.

•Low risk profile with diversified operations and strong fundamentals.

•Established player with 57+ years in the industry.

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Company Info

Founded1969

HeadquartersOttawa, Canada

CountryCA

Employees501-1000

Statusactive

Ownershippublic

Sectorsatellite

Financial Snapshot

Total Funding$1.6B

Last RoundLightspeed Financing

Revenue (Est.)$700M

Market Cap$2.5B

TickerTSAT (Nasdaq)

Stock Price$48.21

Live Signals

Hiring

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Latest funding round

Lightspeed Financing · $1.6B

Feb 1, 2021 · led by Canadian Government

Latest SEC filing

6-K · Aug 13, 2026 · EDGAR ↗

Key Products

developmentsatellite_constellation

Telesat Lightspeed

198-satellite LEO constellation using optical inter-satellite links.

Facilities

Telesat facilities: name, type and location

Telesat HQ	headquarters	Ottawa, CA

FacilityTelesat HQ
Typeheadquarters
LocationOttawa, CA

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Latest filings

SEC EDGAR

5% holders (13D / 13G)
Amendment: Passive holder of 5% or more (Schedule 13G/A)
Amendment: Passive holder of 5% or more (Schedule 13G/A) · Filed Aug 14, 2026, 4:06 pm New York time · Read the filing on SEC.gov (opens in a new tab) · Filing index (opens in a new tab)
Material events
Report from a foreign issuer (6-K)
Report from a foreign issuer (6-K) · Filed Aug 13, 2026, 7:18 am New York time · Read the filing on SEC.gov (opens in a new tab) · Filing index (opens in a new tab)
Material events
Report from a foreign issuer (6-K)
Report from a foreign issuer (6-K) · Filed Aug 13, 2026, 7:01 am New York time · Read the filing on SEC.gov (opens in a new tab) · Filing index (opens in a new tab)
Material events
Report from a foreign issuer (6-K)
Report from a foreign issuer (6-K) · Filed Aug 4, 2026, 7:51 am New York time · Read the filing on SEC.gov (opens in a new tab) · Filing index (opens in a new tab)
Material events
Report from a foreign issuer (6-K)
Report from a foreign issuer (6-K) · Filed Jul 9, 2026, 8:15 am New York time · Read the filing on SEC.gov (opens in a new tab) · Filing index (opens in a new tab)
5% holders (13D / 13G)
Amendment: Active holder of 5% or more (Schedule 13D/A)
Amendment: Active holder of 5% or more (Schedule 13D/A) · Filed Jul 9, 2026, 7:30 am New York time · Read the filing on SEC.gov (opens in a new tab) · Filing index (opens in a new tab)

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