Telesat Partners with SpaceX for Lightspeed Satellite Launches
Telesat, a satellite operator, has signed a deal with SpaceX for 14 launches of its Lightspeed internet satellites, utilizing SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket starting in 2026. Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg praised the affordability and reliability of Falcon 9. This agreement comes as SpaceX continues to launch satellites for companies that compete with its own Starlink network, such as OneWeb and Viasat. Telesat's purchase of SpaceX launches provides a dependable option for reaching orbit, as delays in Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket have hindered their previous agreement. Telesat's Lightspeed is focused on enterprise customers, not direct-to-consumer markets.