Telesat Partners with Intellian to Develop Ka-Band Flat Panel User Terminals for Telesat Lightspeed LEO Constellation
Telesat (NASDAQ/TSX: TSAT) and Intellian have announced a partnership for the development of Ka-band flat panel User Terminals for the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation. The terminals will serve multiple markets including fixed enterprise applications, wireless backhaul, government, land mobility, and maritime connectivity.
The collaboration leverages Intellian's expertise in Active Electronically Scanning Arrays (AESA) technology. The terminals will feature small form factor flat panels with minimal weight and power consumption, manufactured at Intellian's state-of-the-art campus. This agreement expands upon previous collaborations between the companies, which included contracts for parabolic reference terminals and Gateway Antenna System programs.
Telesat (NASDAQ/TSX: TSAT) e Intellian hanno annunciato una partnership per lo sviluppo di Terminali Utente a pannello piatto in banda Ka per la costellazione Telesat Lightspeed in orbita bassa (LEO). I terminali serviranno diversi mercati, tra cui applicazioni aziendali fisse, backhaul wireless, governo, mobilità terrestre e connettività marittima.
La collaborazione sfrutta l'esperienza di Intellian nella tecnologia Array a scansione elettronica attiva (AESA). I terminali presenteranno pannelli piatti di piccole dimensioni con peso e consumo energetico minimi, prodotti nel campus all'avanguardia di Intellian. Questo accordo amplia le precedenti collaborazioni tra le aziende, che includevano contratti per terminali di riferimento parabolici e programmi per sistemi di antenna Gateway.
Telesat (NASDAQ/TSX: TSAT) e Intellian han anunciado una asociación para el desarrollo de Terminales de Usuario de panel plano en banda Ka para la constelación Telesat Lightspeed en órbita baja (LEO). Los terminales atenderán múltiples mercados, incluidos aplicaciones empresariales fijas, backhaul inalámbrico, gobierno, movilidad terrestre y conectividad marítima.
La colaboración aprovecha la experiencia de Intellian en tecnología de Arrays de Escaneo Electrónico Activo (AESA). Los terminales contarán con paneles planos de pequeño formato con un peso y consumo de energía mínimos, fabricados en el campus de última generación de Intellian. Este acuerdo amplía las colaboraciones previas entre las empresas, que incluían contratos para terminales de referencia parabólicos y programas de sistemas de antena Gateway.
텔레샛 (NASDAQ/TSX: TSAT)과 인텔리안은 텔레샛 라이트스피드 저궤도(LEO) 위성군을 위한 Ka 대역 평면 패널 사용자 단말기 개발을 위한 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 단말기는 고정 기업 애플리케이션, 무선 백홀, 정부, 육상 이동성 및 해양 연결성을 포함한 여러 시장에 서비스를 제공합니다.
이번 협력은 인텔리안의 능동 전자 스캐닝 배열(AESA) 기술 전문성을 활용합니다. 단말기는 최소한의 무게와 전력 소비를 갖춘 소형 평면 패널을 특징으로 하며, 인텔리안의 첨단 캠퍼스에서 제조됩니다. 이번 계약은 이전에 체결된 기업 간 협력을 확장하며, 여기에는 포물선 기준 단말기 및 게이트웨이 안테나 시스템 프로그램에 대한 계약이 포함됩니다.
Telesat (NASDAQ/TSX: TSAT) et Intellian ont annoncé un partenariat pour le développement de Terminaux Utilisateur à panneau plat en bande Ka pour la constellation Telesat Lightspeed en orbite basse (LEO). Les terminaux serviront plusieurs marchés, y compris les applications d'entreprise fixes, le backhaul sans fil, le gouvernement, la mobilité terrestre et la connectivité maritime.
Cette collaboration tire parti de l'expertise d'Intellian dans la technologie des Antennes à balayage électronique actif (AESA). Les terminaux seront dotés de panneaux plats de petite taille avec un poids et une consommation d'énergie minimaux, fabriqués sur le campus ultramoderne d'Intellian. Cet accord élargit les collaborations précédentes entre les entreprises, qui comprenaient des contrats pour des terminaux de référence paraboliques et des programmes de systèmes d'antennes Gateway.
Telesat (NASDAQ/TSX: TSAT) und Intellian haben eine Partnerschaft zur Entwicklung von Ka-Band-Flachpanel-Nutzerterminals für das Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Konstellation angekündigt. Die Terminals werden mehrere Märkte bedienen, darunter feste Unternehmensanwendungen, drahtloses Backhaul, Regierung, terrestrische Mobilität und maritime Konnektivität.
Die Zusammenarbeit nutzt die Expertise von Intellian in der Aktiven Elektronisch Scannenden Arrays (AESA) Technologie. Die Terminals werden kompakte Flachpanel mit minimalem Gewicht und Energieverbrauch aufweisen, die auf dem hochmodernen Campus von Intellian gefertigt werden. Diese Vereinbarung baut auf früheren Kooperationen zwischen den Unternehmen auf, die Verträge für parabolische Referenzterminals und Gateway-Antennensystemprogramme umfassten.
- Strategic partnership expands Telesat's terminal options for LEO constellation
- Technology enables high-speed throughput across multiple market segments
- Builds upon existing successful collaboration between companies
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This partnership between Telesat and Intellian represents a critical infrastructure development for Telesat's Lightspeed constellation, addressing one of the most challenging aspects of LEO satellite service deployment: user terminal technology. While satellite launches often capture headlines, the availability of affordable, high-performance terminals is equally essential for commercial success.
The selection of Ka-band AESA technology is particularly significant. These electronically steered flat panels offer substantial advantages over traditional mechanically steered dishes for LEO applications, including faster satellite handovers, lower profile installation, and reduced maintenance requirements - all important factors for enterprise adoption. The terminals' small form factor and power efficiency also make them suitable for mobile applications where space and energy constraints exist.
For Telesat, this agreement addresses a strategic vulnerability in the competitive LEO landscape. While Starlink has manufactured its own terminals at scale and Project Kuiper has announced multiple terminal partnerships, Telesat needed to secure terminal diversity to support its enterprise-focused business model. This collaboration helps position Telesat as a formidable competitor in specialized high-value markets rather than mass consumer broadband.
The expanded relationship with Intellian, following previous contracts for other antenna systems, indicates Telesat is building a comprehensive terminal ecosystem rather than relying on a single technology approach. This multi-vendor strategy potentially reduces supply chain risks while offering customers flexibility based on their specific deployment scenarios.
For enterprise and government customers evaluating LEO connectivity options, this development signals Telesat's progress toward service readiness, though significant work remains before commercial service launch. The partnership demonstrates Telesat's commitment to delivering purpose-built solutions for specific market verticals rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
OTTAWA, Ontario and PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and Intellian, a global leading provider of satellite communication antennas and ground gateway solutions, today announced a contract award for Intellian to design and manufacture Ka-band flat panel User Terminals for the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation.
Under this agreement, fully optimized Ka-band LEO flat panels for the Telesat Lightspeed network are being designed and manufactured to deliver high-speed throughput for markets including fixed enterprise applications, wireless backhaul, government, land mobility and maritime connectivity.
Intellian is trusted by customers worldwide, recognized for its exceptional reliability and quality. Their technical innovation and proprietary advancements in Active Electronically Scanning Arrays (AESA) flat panel User Terminals has driven the expansion of Intellian’s portfolio, now featuring the latest groundbreaking Ka-band AESA technology.
Telesat Lightspeed customers will benefit from Intellian's fully integrated approach to satellite connectivity User Terminal manufacturing. Produced in their state-of-the-art campus, these small form factor flat panels leverage specialized manufacturing techniques to deliver exceptional performance with minimal weight and power consumption.
Edward Joannides, VP of Strategy & Business Development for Intellian commented: “We're thrilled to partner with Telesat to develop flat panel antennas for the Telesat Lightspeed network, enabling reliable, high performing satellite connectivity for their customers across land, mobile, maritime, and government markets. This new AESA collaboration follows previously announced contract awards for parabolic reference terminals and the Gateway Antenna System program.”
Aneesh Dalvi, Vice President of Telesat Lightspeed Systems Development added “Our expanded collaboration with Intellian demonstrates our confidence in their ability to deliver cutting-edge technology that meets the mission-critical requirements that our customers trust Telesat to deliver. We're committed to offering flexible solutions and the Intellian AESA will be an attractive option, enabling customers to connect to our global network with ease and confidence.”
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, secure and resilient links with fibre-like speeds. For updates on Telesat, follow us on LinkedIn, X, 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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