Lightspeed

156 MDA-built satellites launched 14 at a time on Falcon 9. Global service starts once 96 are in orbit.

Timeline

MDA chosen to build LightspeedAAug 2023

First Lightspeed satellites launchBEnd of 2026

All 156 satellites launchedCLate 2027

Global service beginsDEnd of Q1 2028

A Aug 2023 MDA chosen to build Lightspeed

B End of 2026 First Lightspeed satellites launchIN PROGRESS

C Late 2027 All 156 satellites launched

D End of Q1 2028 Global service begins