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Telesat advances Telesat Lightspeed terrestrial network with new Quebec and Saskatchewan landing station sites
OTTAWA, Ontario, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators,
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[{"type":"text","content":"OTTAWA, Ontario, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, announced the acquisition of land in Estevan, Saskatchewan and Papineauville, Quebec, and the lease of land in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan. These sites will host new landing stations that will route data between the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network and major fibre and internet exchange points. The geographically diverse locations enhance network resiliency and performance for the satellite network. As the largest space program in Canada’s history, Telesat Lightspeed will expand the reach of terrestrial telecom networks and help bridge the digital divide by delivering secure, high-speed broadband connectivity worldwide. These landing stations will help enable sovereign, next-generation digital services and support Canada’s economic growth, while reinforcing the protection of Arctic and northern territories. “Telesat is rapidly advancing the global buildout of the terrestrial infrastructure that will be fully integrated with our LEO satellites, and these Quebec and Saskatchewan sites are playing pivotal roles in that progress,” said Asit Tandon, Telesat’s Chief Network and Information Officer. “These strategically located facilities strengthen connectivity across Canada and contribute to the worldwide terrestrial foundation we are establishing ahead of our first satellite launch in December.” Site preparation is now underway. The Quebec landing station is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026 with the Saskatchewan sites to follow by year end. About Telesat Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is one of the largest and most innovative global satellite operators. Telesat works collaboratively with its customers to deliver critical connectivity solutions that tackle the world’s most complex communications challenges, providing powerful advantages that improve their operations and drive profitable growth. Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, has been optimized to meet the rigorous requirements of telecom, government, maritime and aero...