“Ottawa-based Telesat says its low-Earth-orbit broadband satellite network will enter service in early 2028 and be available to allied nations, including Ukraine.”
Hopefully thy did not make this announcement on “X”. Then again, what a slap in the face to inform the world on the platform of someone you are trying to replace.
“Ottawa-based Telesat says its low-Earth-orbit broadband satellite network will enter service in early 2028 and be available to allied nations, including Ukraine.”
Fuck ya! Go Canada!
Hopefully thy did not make this announcement on “X”. Then again, what a slap in the face to inform the world on the platform of someone you are trying to replace.
I fear this may be getting too late for Ukraine.
It’s faster than I expected, though.
This isn’t just something you can slap together over the weekend.
It was delayedvand dobtvseecwhy itvwobt be again.
it was supposed to launch in 2026. it’s launching with SpaceX.
“These strategically located facilities strengthen connectivity across Canada and contribute to the worldwide terrestrial foundation we are establishing ahead of our first satellite launch in December.”
Telesat and SpaceX sign 14 launch agreement.
and now is being pushed again. Even 2026 was years behind schedule.