Telesat to Begin LEO Demos, Contemplating Larger Broadband Constellation

Orbit raising and payload testing for Telesat's phase one low earth orbit (LEO) satellite is done, and it's ready to demonstrate broadband capabilities, Orbit said Tuesday. It said Global Eagle Entertainment, OmniAccess, Optus Satellite and others will take part in live trials. It's evaluating options to expand its LEO constellation beyond current plans for 120 satellites providing global coverage.