Rendering of Telesat’s Lightspeed LEO constellation. Photo: Telesat

Telesat has tasked Calian Group with designing and deploying the data platform that will form the data backbone of its Lightspeed constellation. The data platform will support bi-directional, asynchronous data flows and will enable the secure data exchange between Lightspeed network components and the operational and business platforms that will leverage the system data. 

The platform will be based on Calian’s proprietary Centralized Management Platform (CMP), which Calian said provides for high performance, security, and extending the system across public and private cloud environments.

This contract expands Telesat’s work with Calian on the Lightspeed program after Telesat also picked Calian last year to deliver the element management system (EMS), which manages the operational health of the network assets like satellite systems and user terminals. Telesat also noted it has long worked with Calian on custom solutions. 

Both companies are both headquartered in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa. 

“Telesat Lightspeed represents a vital step forward in building Canada’s strategic national capability with ubiquitous, secure connectivity that can be accessed anywhere in the world,” said Chris Pogue, president of Defence and Space for Calian.  “Calian has long been committed to excellence in space and defence, ensuring customers have the right solutions built for their current and future needs. From NORAD modernization to remote broadband connectivity and beyond, we’re proud to deliver the secure digital infrastructure that supports Canada’s next-generation satellite network.”