Communications & Connectivity companies in Canada
Space Atlas lists 5 organisations in Canada working in communications & connectivity: 2 private companies, 2 startups, 1 industry association. That is 14% of the 36 space organisations in Canada and 2% of the 235 in this sector worldwide. Most are based in Ottawa (2), Saskatoon (1), Toronto (1).
Private Company (2)
- Calian Advanced Technologies · Private Company · Saskatoon
Canadian ground-segment manufacturer (formerly SED Systems) — builds RF satellite ground stations, TT&C antennas and teleport services for operators and agencies.
- Telesat · Private Company · Ottawa
Canadian satellite operator and LEO constellation developer — operates geostationary satellites and building Telesat Lightspeed, a 198-satellite LEO constellation for enterprise…
Startup (2)
- Kepler Communications · Startup · Toronto
Builds a LEO satellite network for in-space connectivity — provides store-and-forward and real-time data relay services for other satellites and IoT devices in orbit.
- QEYnet Inc. · Startup · Vaughan
Canadian quantum communications startup — develops a low-cost microsatellite network for space-based quantum key distribution, funded by the Canadian Space Agency.
Industry Association (1)
- Satellite Canada Innovation Network · Industry Association · Ottawa
Canadian member-based non-profit — works to strengthen the global competitiveness of the Canadian space and satellite industry through innovation projects.