Telesat awards contract to Intellian to design and supply gateway antennas for the Telesat Lightspeed network
Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) has awarded Intellian a contract to design, supply, install, and integrate 127 Gateway Antenna Systems for the Telesat Lightspeed LEO constellation. Intellian's 4-meter Gateway Antenna System features enhanced tracking precision, high gain performance, and weather durability without requiring radomes, reducing maintenance and energy costs. The Landing Stations, equipped with multiple Intellian Gateway Antennas and control systems, will route customer data to Points-of-Presence for telecom networks, internet, and cloud services, while enabling private customer network interconnections. The global terrestrial infrastructure is scheduled for service deployment in 2027.
Telesat (NASDAQ e TSX: TSAT) ha assegnato a Intellian un contratto per progettare, fornire, installare e integrare 127 Sistemi di Antenne Gateway per la costellazione Telesat Lightspeed LEO. Il Sistema di Antenne Gateway di Intellian, con un diametro di 4 metri, offre una maggiore precisione di tracciamento, prestazioni ad alta guadagno e resistenza alle condizioni meteorologiche senza richiedere radomi, riducendo così i costi di manutenzione e energia. Le Stazioni di Atterraggio, dotate di più Antenne Gateway Intellian e sistemi di controllo, instraderanno i dati dei clienti verso i Punti di Presenza per le reti telecomunicazioni, internet e servizi cloud, mentre consentiranno le interconnessioni delle reti private dei clienti. L'infrastruttura terrestre globale è prevista per il deployment dei servizi nel 2027.
Telesat (NASDAQ y TSX: TSAT) ha otorgado a Intellian un contrato para diseñar, suministrar, instalar e integrar 127 Sistemas de Antenas Gateway para la constelación Telesat Lightspeed LEO. El Sistema de Antena Gateway de 4 metros de Intellian presenta una mayor precisión de seguimiento, un alto rendimiento de ganancia y resistencia a la intemperie sin necesidad de radomos, lo que reduce los costos de mantenimiento y energía. Las Estaciones de Aterrizaje, equipadas con múltiples Antenas Gateway de Intellian y sistemas de control, dirigirán los datos del cliente a Puntos de Presencia para redes de telecomunicaciones, internet y servicios en la nube, al tiempo que permiten las interconexiones de redes privadas de los clientes. La infraestructura terrestre global está programada para la implementación de servicios en 2027.
텔레삿(Telesat, NASDAQ 및 TSX: TSAT)은 인텔리안(Intellian)과 계약을 체결하여 텔레삿 라이트스피드(LSlightspeed LEO) 위성군을 위한 127 게이트웨이 안테나 시스템을 설계, 공급, 설치 및 통합하기로 하였습니다. 인텔리안의 4미터 게이트웨이 안테나 시스템은 레이돔이 필요 없는 뛰어난 추적 정밀도, 높은 이득 성능 및 기상 내구성을 자랑하여 유지보수 및 에너지 비용을 줄입니다. 여러 개의 인텔리안 게이트웨이 안테나와 제어 시스템을 갖춘 랜딩 스테이션은 고객 데이터를 통신망, 인터넷 및 클라우드 서비스의 존재 지점(Pop)으로 라우팅하며, 동시에 개인 고객 네트워크의 상호 연결을 가능하게 합니다. 글로벌 육상 인프라는 2027년 서비스 배포를 예정하고 있습니다.
Telesat (NASDAQ et TSX : TSAT) a attribué à Intellian un contrat pour concevoir, fournir, installer et intégrer 127 Systèmes d'Antenne Gateway pour la constellation Telesat Lightspeed LEO. Le Système d'Antenne Gateway de 4 mètres d'Intellian présente une précision de suivi améliorée, des performances de gain élevées et une durabilité face aux intempéries sans nécessiter de radômes, ce qui réduit les coûts de maintenance et d'énergie. Les Stations de Terres, équipées de plusieurs Antennes Gateway Intellian et de systèmes de contrôle, dirigeront les données des clients vers les Points de Présence pour les réseaux de télécommunications, Internet et services cloud, tout en permettant les interconnexions des réseaux privés des clients. L'infrastructure terrestre mondiale est prévue pour un déploiement de services en 2027.
Telesat (NASDAQ und TSX: TSAT) hat einen Vertrag mit Intellian vergeben, um 127 Gateway-Antennensysteme für das Telesat Lightspeed LEO-Konstellation zu entwerfen, zu liefern, zu installieren und zu integrieren. Das 4-Meter-Gateway-Antennensystem von Intellian bietet verbesserte Verfolgungsgenauigkeit, hohe Gewinnleistung und Wetterbeständigkeit ohne Radome, was die Wartungs- und Energiekosten senkt. Die Landestation, ausgestattet mit mehreren Intellian-Gateway-Antennen und Steuerungssystemen, wird die Kundendaten zu den Präsenzpunkten für Telekommunikationsnetze, Internet und Cloud-Services leiten und gleichzeitig private Netzwerkintegrationen für Kunden ermöglichen. Die globale terrestrische Infrastruktur soll 2027 in Betrieb genommen werden.
- Contract secured for 127 Gateway Antenna Systems deployment
- Technology designed to reduce long-term maintenance and energy costs
- Infrastructure enables multiple revenue streams (telecom, internet, cloud services)
- Service deployment not expected until 2027, indicating long revenue generation timeline
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Global terrestrial infrastructure to be seamlessly integrated with the Telesat Lightspeed constellation to deliver unsurpassed resiliency for enterprise-class LEO connectivity
OTTAWA, Ontario and PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and Intellian, a leading provider of feature-rich, future-proof satellite communications solutions, today announced a contract award for Intellian to design, supply, install, and integrate 127 Gateway Antenna Systems at Landing Stations for the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation.
Intellian’s 4-meter Gateway Antenna System has been meticulously engineered to optimize tracking precision and high gain performance for LEO satellites and durability in all weather conditions. Built to withstand the harshest environments without the need for radomes, the Gateway Antenna System not only enhances RF efficiency, it also reduces long-term maintenance and energy costs.
The Telesat Lightspeed Landing Stations play a crucial role in the delivery of Telesat’s enterprise-class services. Each Landing Station will be equipped with multiple Intellian Gateway Antennas, as well as baseband, network, and control systems. These stations will route customer data to Points-of-Presence for telecom networks, internet, and cloud services, and will also facilitate private interconnections for customer networks.
Eric Sung, CEO at Intellian Technologies Inc said: "Our collaboration with Telesat has been exceptional, and the resulting Gateway Antenna Systems are a fascinating addition to our portfolio. Seeing how our heritage and experience in delivering innovative design solutions transitioned over to gateway antennas has been very rewarding. This evolution with Telesat solidifies the crucial role we play within the satellite communications ecosystem even more.”
“Intellian has been a valued partner in flight operations and testing programs with Telesat’s LEO demonstration satellites; their proven performance and innovation makes Intellian an ideal partner for our advanced LEO satellite program,” said Aneesh Dalvi, Vice President for Telesat Lightspeed Systems Development. “Intellian’s engineering excellence and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities were key drivers in this contract award. We have the right partner to ensure that our global terrestrial infrastructure is deployed and integrated with our space assets to deliver services globally in 2027.”
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 aeronautical customers. Telesat Lightspeed will redefine global satellite connectivity with ubiquitous, affordable, high-capacity links with fibre-like speeds. For updates on Telesat, follow us on X, LinkedIn, or visit www.telesat.com.
About Intellian Technologies, Inc
Intellian is driven by a passion for innovation and an agile responsiveness to customer needs. As the crucial link between satellite networks and millions of people on Earth, Intellian’s leading technology and antennas empower global connectivity across oceans and continents, organizations and communities. Strategic thinking, an obsession with quality and a proven ability to deliver enables Intellian to invent for the future, creating mutual success for partners and customers as the world’s connectivity needs evolve. For more information, follow @Intellian and visit intelliantech.com.
Intellian Technologies Inc. is listed on the Korean Stock Exchange, KOSDAQ (189300:KS).
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These forward-looking statements are based on Telesat Corporation’s current expectations and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond Telesat Corporation’s control, are difficult to predict, and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. There are numerous risks and uncertainties associated with Telesat’s business and the Telesat Lightspeed constellation. Known risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: inflation and rising interest rates; Telesat’s ability to meet the funding conditions of its funding agreements with the Government of Canada and Government of Quebec; technological hurdles, including our and our contractors’ development and deployment of the new technologies required to complete the constellation in time to meet our schedule, or at all; the availability of services and components from our and our contractors’ supply chains; competition; risks associated with domestic and foreign government regulation, including access to sufficient orbital spectrum to be able to deliver services effectively and access to sufficient geographic markets in which to sell those services; Telesat’s ability to develop significant commercial and operational capabilities; risks associated with operating satellites and providing satellite services, including satellite construction or launch delays, launch failures, in-orbit failures or impaired satellite performance; and volatility in exchange rates. The foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. Investors should review the other risk factors discussed in Telesat Corporation’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, that was filed on March 28, 2024, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Canadian securities regulatory authorities at the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”), and may be accessed on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov/ and SEDAR’s website at https://www.sedarplus.ca/ as well as our subsequent reports on Form 6-K filed with the SEC and also available on SEDAR.
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