AURORA satellites
Software-defined satellites built in Canada. Canadarm3 work is being repurposed for lunar operations under Artemis.
Timeline
Telesat orders more AURORA satellites ($474M)AAug 2026
First 8 Globalstar replacement satellites launchBAug 2026
First Telesat Lightspeed satellites launchCEnd of 2026
A Aug 2026 Telesat orders more AURORA satellites ($474M)
B Aug 2026 First 8 Globalstar replacement satellites launch
C End of 2026 First Telesat Lightspeed satellites launchIN PROGRESS