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Italy Eyes Canada’s Telesat for Secure Satellite Links

5/27/2026

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Italy is exploring a partnership with Canada’s Telesat after Starlink talks stalled.
Telesat has begun preliminary talks to provide encrypted satellite communications for Italian officials operating in high-risk areas.
Telesat operates 11 geostationary satellites and plans to launch 150 to 200 low-Earth-orbit satellites starting this year for commercial and military use.
The Italian government has not responded to Telesat’s proposal.
Sources said the discussions took place in May 2026.

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Italy is exploring a partnership with Canada’s Telesat after Starlink talks stalled.
Telesat has begun preliminary talks to provide encrypted satellite communications for Italian officials operating in high-risk areas.
Telesat operates 11 geostationary satellites and plans to launch 150 to 200 low-Earth-orbit satellites starting this year for commercial and military use.
The Italian government has not responded to Telesat’s proposal.
Sources said the discussions took place in May 2026.