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Telesat pivots Lightspeed toward defense as delays push global service to 2028

Written by  Jason Rainbow Tuesday, 17 March 2026 20:22

Telesat plans to carve out 25% of its Lightspeed broadband constellation for military Ka-band as the program’s latest delay pushes global service into early 2028, creating more room to align the design with shifting geopolitical priorities.