Northern Europe satellite operator, Space Norway, has signed a term sheet with Telesat to integrate Telesat Lightspeed’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services into its portfolio.
“Space Norway found the Telesat Lightspeed network to be a natural next step in the continued evolution of our multi-orbit strategy. Its advanced architecture, including inter-satellite links and support of private landing stations, allows us to serve national requirements, adhering to the strictest security and privacy standards,” commented Morten Tengs, Space Norway’s Chief Executive Officer.
Space Norway is set to enhance its service portfolio by incorporating a high-speed capacity pool from Telesat’s Lightspeed network. The integration will support secure, low-latency connectivity for defense, enterprise, maritime, and land-based customers.
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Backed by committed information rates (CIR) and a service-level agreement (SLA), the capacity pool offers Space Norway flexibility in customizing its services. This includes adjusting data rates, prioritizing connectivity at remote sites, and managing services through its own infrastructure.
Built with a zero-trust architecture and stringent cybersecurity measures, the Telesat Lightspeed network will provide resilient communications across the Arctic and support mission-critical operations for enterprise customers in the EMEA region and beyond.
“We are honored that Space Norway selected the Telesat Lightspeed network to deliver secure, resilient connectivity within their multi-orbit infrastructure strategy,” stated Dan Goldberg, Telesat’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Together, we will bring innovative space-based capabilities that enable defense and enterprise transformation, anywhere in the world.”
With the term sheet negotiations complete, the parties anticipate finalizing definitive agreements by late 2025.
