OSLO, Norway - Space Norway in Oslo has signed an agreement with satellite operator Telesat in Ottawa, Ontario to integrate Telesat’s Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network into its service portfolio. The companies expect to finalize definitive agreements by the second half of 2025.
The agreement will allow Space Norway to use a multi-gigabit-per-second capacity pool from the Lightspeed network to provide secure, low-latency connectivity for defense, enterprise, maritime, and land-based customers. The service will enable Space Norway to prioritize services across remote sites.
Telesat’s Lightspeed network is designed with a zero-trust architecture and strict cybersecurity standards, offering resilient communications for Norway and allied partners in the Arctic region, as well as enterprise customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
"Space Norway found the Telesat Lightspeed network to be a natural next step in the continued evolution of our multi-orbit strategy," said Morten Tengs, Space Norway’s chief executive officer. "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."
Telesat President and CEO Dan Goldberg said the company is "honored" to support Space Norway’s multi-orbit strategy. "Together, we will bring innovative space-based capabilities that enable defense and enterprise transformation, anywhere in the world," he said.
