Telesat SSTL LEO
SSTL, an Airbus company, built the prototype satellite Telesat is using to prepare for its constellation of 117 satellites.

Telesat awarded a second constellation design contract Aug. 1, choosing Airbus Defence and Space to begin studies on the company’s proposed system of 117 low Earth orbit communications satellites.

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Caleb Henry is a former SpaceNews staff writer.