Telesat purchases real estate in Timmins to develop Landing Station site for Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network
Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) purchased a land plot on Laforest Road, Timmins to develop a terrestrial Landing Station for its Telesat Lightspeed LEO satellite network.
The site connects Lightspeed to terrestrial Points of Presence and fibre, leveraging Timmins’ 2,200 km long-haul fibre, reliable hydroelectric power and regional energy options. Site preparation is underway and crews have begun clearing land; construction of antennas and networking equipment is scheduled to start in spring 2026. Telesat expects the Landing Station to extend broadband to rural and remote communities and support energy, mining, aviation and maritime users while contributing to Arctic coverage and national sovereignty.
Telesat (Nasdaq e TSX: TSAT) ha acquistato un terreno in Laforest Road, Timmins per sviluppare una Landing Station terrestre per la rete satellitare Telesat Lightspeed LEO.
Il sito collega Lightspeed ai punti di presenza terrestri e alla fibra, sfruttando i 2.200 km di fibra a lunga distanza di Timmins, un'energia idroelettrica affidabile e opzioni energetiche regionali. I lavori preparatori sono in corso e le squadre hanno iniziato a bonificare il terreno; la costruzione di antenne e apparati di networking è prevista per primavera 2026. Telesat si aspetta che la Landing Station estenda la banda larga a comunità rurali e remote e supporti utenti nei settori energetico, minerario, aeronautico e marittimo, contribuendo alla copertura artica e alla sovranità nazionale.
Telesat (Nasdaq y TSX: TSAT) compró un terreno en Laforest Road, Timmins para desarrollar una Landing Station terrestre para su red satelital Telesat Lightspeed LEO.
El sitio conecta Lightspeed con puntos de presencia terrestres y fibra, aprovechando la fibr long-haul de 2.200 km de Timmins, una energía hidroeléctrica confiable y opciones energéticas regionales. Los trabajos de preparación del sitio están en curso y las cuadrillas han comenzado a despejar terreno; la construcción de antenas y equipos de redes está programada para la primavera de 2026. Telesat espera que la Landing Station extienda la banda ancha a comunidades rurales y remotas y apoye a usuarios de energía, minería, aviación y marítimos, mientras contribuye a la cobertura ártica y a la soberanía nacional.
Telesat(Nasdaq 및 TSX: TSAT)은 지상 Landing Station을 Telesat Lightspeed LEO 위성 네트워크용으로 개발하기 위해 Timmins의 Laforest Road에 토지 한 필지를 매입했습니다.
이 현장은 Lightspeed를 지상 구성요소 및 광섬유에 연결하며, Timmins의 2,200km 광섬유, 안정적인 수력 전력 및 지역 에너지 옵션을 활용합니다. 현장 준비가 진행 중이며, 노동자들이 토지 정리를 시작했고, 안테나 및 네트워킹 장비의 건설은 2026년 봄에 시작될 예정입니다. Telesat은 Landing Station이 농촌 및 외딴 지역에 광대역을 확장하고 에너지, 광업, 항공 및 해양 사용자들을 지원하는 동시에 북극 커버리지 및 국가 주권에 기여할 것으로 기대합니다.
Telesat (Nasdaq et TSX: TSAT) a acheté un terrain sur Laforest Road, Timmins pour développer une Landing Station terrestre pour son réseau satellite Telesat Lightspeed LEO.
Le site relie Lightspeed aux points d'accès terrestres et à la fibre, en tirant parti des 2 200 km de fibre longue distance de Timmins, d'une électricité hydroélectrique fiable et d'options énergétiques régionales. Les travaux préliminaires sont en cours et les équipes ont commencé à dégager le terrain; la construction des antennes et du matériel réseau est prévue pour le printemps 2026. Telesat s'attend à ce que la Landing Station porte le haut débit dans les zones rurales et éloignées et soutienne les utilisateurs dans les secteurs de l'énergie, de l'exploitation minière, de l'aviation et maritime, tout en contribuant à la couverture arctique et à la souveraineté nationale.
Telesat (Nasdaq und TSX: TSAT) hat ein Grundstück in Laforest Road, Timmins erworben, um eine terrestrische Landing Station für sein Telesat Lightspeed LEO-Satellitennetzwerk zu entwickeln.
Die Anlage verbindet Lightspeed mit terrestrischen Points of Presence und Glasfasern und nutzt Timmins' 2.200 km lange Langstrecken-Faser, zuverlässige Wasserkraft und regionale Energieoptionen. Die Vorbereitungsarbeiten laufen, die Teams haben begonnen, das Gelände zu roden; der Bau von Antennen und Netzwerkausrüstung soll im Frühjahr 2026 beginnen. Telesat erwartet, dass die Landing Station Breitband in ländliche und abgelegene Gemeinden bringt und Nutzer in den Bereichen Energie, Bergbau, Luftfahrt und Seeverkehr unterstützt, während sie zur arktischen Abdeckung und zur nationalen Souveränität beiträgt.
تيليسوت (ناسداك وت إس إكس: TSAT) اشترت قطعة أراضٍ في Laforest Road, Timmins لتطوير محطة هبوط برّية لشبكتها الفضائية Telesat Lightspeed LEO.
الموقع يربط Lightspeed بنقاط الوصول البرية والألياف البصرية، مستفيدًا من ألياف طويلة المدى بطول 2,200 كم في تيمينز، وطاقة هيدروليكية موثوقة وخيارات طاقة إقليمية. التحضير للموقع جارٍ وقد بدأت فرق العمل في-clearing الأرض؛ من المقرر بدء بناء الهوائيات ومعدات الشبكات في ربيع 2026. وتتوقع Telesat أن توسع المحطة الترددية النطاق العريض إلى المجتمعات الريفية والنائية وتدعم مستخدمي الطاقة والتعدين والطيران والبحرية، مع المساهمة في تغطية Arctic وسيادة وطنية.
Telesat (纳斯达克和 TSX: TSAT) 购买了位于Timmins 的 Laforest Road的一块土地，用于开发其 Landing Station 地面站，面向其 Telesat Lightspeed LEO 卫星网络。
该场地将 Lightspeed 连接到地面接入点和光纤，利用 Timmins 的2,200 公里长途光纤、可靠的水力发电以及区域能源选项。场地准备工作正在进行，工作人员已开始清理土地；预计在2026 年春开始建造天线和网络设备。Telesat 预计该落地站将为农村和偏远地区扩展宽带，并支持能源、矿业、航空和海事用户，同时有助于北极覆盖和国家主权。
- Purchased Landing Station site on Laforest Road, Timmins
- Access to 2,200 km long-haul fibre network in Timmins
- Site preparation started; construction of antennas begins spring 2026
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Telesat’s Timmins Landing Station purchase advances Lightspeed ground infrastructure and supports planned construction in
The purchase of the Laforest Road site and the start of site clearing show concrete, near‑term progress toward integrating the Telesat Lightspeed LEO constellation with terrestrial Points of Presence and fibre in Northern Ontario. The announcement states the site leverages an existing 2,200 km long haul fibre network and reliable hydroelectric power, which the company cites as meeting the stringent resiliency requirements for its Landing Station network. This directly expands the company’s ground‑segment footprint and the physical routing diversity that the release describes as part of the constellation’s built‑in redundancy.
Deliverability depends on completing construction and connecting the station to local fibre and power as described; crews have begun land clearing and construction of antennas and networking equipment is scheduled to begin in
OTTAWA, Ontario and TIMMINS, Ontario, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and Timmins Economic Development today announced that Telesat purchased a land plot on Laforest Road from the City of Timmins. This site will serve as a Landing Station to connect data from its advanced LEO satellite network, Telesat Lightspeed, to terrestrial Points of Presence and fibre in Northern Ontario.
Telesat Lightspeed, the largest space program in Canada’s history, will help bridge the digital divide by extending the reach of terrestrial telecom networks in rural and remote communities. Additionally, it is expected to serve an important role in protecting the Arctic and Canada’s sovereignty and deliver high-performing broadband connectivity for the energy, mining, aviation and maritime industries. The satellite constellation in space is seamlessly integrated with terrestrial Landing Stations around the world, with built-in site redundancy and diversity to ensure that data reliably reaches its intended destination.
“Timmins offers access to superior telecommunications infrastructure, including an extensive 2,200 km long haul fibre network, highly reliable hydroelectric infrastructure, and access to a multitude of energy solutions. These features, plus easy accessibility to Southern Ontario and Western Quebec, make Timmins an ideal location to meet the stringent resiliency requirements for our terrestrial Landing Station network. We appreciate the professionalism and responsiveness of Timmins Economic Development throughout our engagement.
- Asit Tandon, Chief Network and Information Officer, Telesat
“Timmins is proud to play a role in advancing Canada’s largest space program. Telesat’s investment highlights the strength of our city’s infrastructure and our position as a hub for innovation in Northern Ontario. By anchoring the Telesat Lightspeed network here, Timmins is helping to connect remote and rural communities, while also contributing to Canada’s growing new space economy. This project represents new opportunities for our community and reinforces that Timmins is on the map, not just in Ontario, but on a global scale.”
- Mayor Michelle Boileau, City of Timmins
“Telesat’s decision to establish a Landing Station in Timmins highlights the strategic advantages our city offers — from robust telecommunications to our prime geographic location in Northern Ontario. This project marks a significant milestone for Timmins, reinforcing our commitment to supporting innovative industries and attracting investment that drives economic growth. We look forward to continuing to work with Telesat as they advance this exciting initiative, contributing to the growth of our local space economy.”
- Brenda Camirand, Director of Economic Development, City of Timmins
Site preparation is now underway for the Timmins Landing Station. Crews have begun clearing the land and construction of satellite antennas and networking equipment will commence in the spring of 2026.
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 Timmins Economic Development
Timmins Economic Development is the city’s community economic development team, which facilitates and supports economic and social activity that creates jobs, diversifies the economy and improves quality of life.
Land Acknowledgement
Timmins Economic Development acknowledges that we are located on the traditional Lands of Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation, home to many Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, Algonquin and Métis people. We also acknowledge that we are situated in Treaty 9 territory (also known as the James Bay Treaty), which is steeped in the rich Indigenous history of many First Nations, Métis and Inuit People.
We make this acknowledgement as a first step in recognizing First Peoples’ long history and living culture, made with respect to Elders, both past and present.
Media Contacts:
W2 Communications for Telesat
telesat@w2comm.com
Timmins Economic Development
Kelsey Luxton
705-360-2600 x7083
Kelsey.luxton@timmins.ca
Telesat Forward-Looking Statements Safe Harbor
This news release contains statements that are not based on historical fact and are “forward-looking statements’’ within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws. When used herein, statements which are not historical in nature, or which contain the words “will,” “can,” “expected,” or similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. All statements made in this press release are made only as of the date set forth at the beginning of this release. Telesat Corporation undertakes no obligation to update the information made in this release in the event facts or circumstances subsequently change after the date of this press release.
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; tariffs; 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, 2024, that was filed on March 27, 2025, 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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