Telesat Offers LightSpeed As Interim Solution Until EU IRIS² Is Ready

Thierry Dubois September 15, 2025

PARIS–Telesat’s in-development LightSpeed constellation could meet the EU’s needs until the IRIS2 communication satellites are in orbit, Dan Goldberg, Telesat’s CEO and president, said Sept. 15. The suggestion, which the Canadian government is supporting, is another sign that strategic ties are strengthening between the EU and Canada. Both feel the U.S. is not as reliable an ally as it used to be. Canada is home to satellite operator Telesat. The EU-backed IRIS2 will rely on low-Earth-orbit (LEO) and mediu — Credit: Telesat

PARIS–Telesat’s in-development LightSpeed constellation could meet the EU’s needs until the IRIS² communication satellites are in orbit, Dan Goldberg, Telesat’s CEO and president, said Sept. 15. The suggestion, which the Canadian government is supporting, is another sign that strategic ties are...

Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.

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