Our assessmentModerate public evidence
Edge Data Processing
The network can connect distributed platforms and remote users to data and decision services, though specific edge architectures require use-case confirmation.
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Capability profile
Telesat Lightspeed secure Arctic connectivity
Plan secure low-Earth-orbit connectivity around Telesat Lightspeed's initial 156-satellite design, including announced Military Ka-band user links, optical inter-satellite networking, integrated ground infrastructure, and High Arctic coverage.
Secure low-Earth-orbit satellite communications
What it enables
Core features
- Military Ka-band connectivity
- Coverage from 65 to 90 degrees north
- Integrated terminals and ground infrastructure
- Training and in-service support
- Initial constellation design of 156 satellites
- Announced 500 MHz Military Ka-band capacity on the user link
- Optical inter-satellite link mesh