Telesat and Intellian Collaborate on Advanced Ka-Band Flat Panel Terminals for Lightspeed LEO Network

Telesat and Intellian Collaborate on Advanced Ka-Band Flat Panel Terminals for Lightspeed LEO Network
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 28, 2025
Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), a prominent global satellite operator, has announced a new partnership with Intellian, a leading provider of satellite communication antennas and ground systems, to develop Ka-band flat panel User Terminals for the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network.

Through this agreement, Intellian will design and manufacture advanced Ka-band LEO flat panel terminals optimized for the Telesat Lightspeed constellation. These cutting-edge terminals are designed to provide high-throughput connectivity across various sectors, including fixed enterprise applications, wireless backhaul, government operations, land mobility, and maritime communications.

Intellian is widely recognized for its reliability and technological leadership, with innovations in Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) flat panel technology playing a key role in expanding its product portfolio. The company's new Ka-band AESA User Terminals represent the latest advancement in satellite connectivity, offering high performance with reduced weight and power requirements.

Manufactured at Intellian's state-of-the-art production facilities, these compact and lightweight terminals integrate specialized engineering techniques to deliver exceptional efficiency. Customers using Telesat Lightspeed will benefit from Intellian's streamlined approach to User Terminal development, ensuring seamless connectivity across multiple applications.

"We're excited to collaborate with Telesat in delivering state-of-the-art flat panel antennas for the Telesat Lightspeed network," said Edward Joannides, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Intellian. "These terminals will provide reliable, high-performance satellite connectivity for customers in diverse markets, including land, mobility, maritime, and government. This initiative builds upon our previous contract awards for parabolic reference terminals and the Gateway Antenna System program."

Aneesh Dalvi, Vice President of Telesat Lightspeed Systems Development, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, "Expanding our partnership with Intellian reinforces our confidence in their ability to develop advanced technology that meets the critical requirements of our customers. Telesat is dedicated to providing flexible solutions, and Intellian's AESA technology offers an attractive option for seamless global network connectivity."