WASHINGTON — As it prepares to launch the first satellites for its Lightspeed low Earth orbit constellation, Telesat is sharpening its pitch to U. S. Defense customers with a planned laser communications demonstration and changes to its system design aimed at military compatibility.
The Canadian satellite operator is positioning Lightspeed as a high-capacity data transport layer for defense networks, capable of moving large volumes of information with low latency while reducing exposure to jamming or interception.
Chuck Cynamon, president of Telesat Government Solutions, said the company's upcoming demonstration will be a key proof point as the Pentagon and U. S. Space Force look for ways to move data rapidly across global networks.
