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Highlights New Level of Comms Performance and Flexibility to Meet Mission Requirements of US Navy and Other USG Customers

Successful testing done with Telesat satellites in both GEO and LEO Orbits –Telesat’s Phase 1 LEO and Telesat’s Telstar 19 VANTAGE GEO High Throughput Satellite

OTTAWA, CANADA AND SEATTLE, WA, November 19, 2019 – Telesat, a leading global satellite operator, and Intellian, a world leader in stabilized satellite antenna systems, have conducted a live testing campaign with the U.S. Navy, the results of which demonstrate that a single antenna aperture can deliver outstanding maritime broadband performance while switching between satellites in different orbits.

The live testing used Ka-band capacity on Telesat’s Phase 1 LEO and Telstar 19 VANTAGE high throughput GEO. Both satellites were connected to Intellian’s v150NX, the world’s first and only 1.5m Ka convertible VSAT – a future-proof system supporting 2.5GHz wide Ka-band networks operating in GEO and LEO orbits. Testing highlighted how the Navy and other USG customers can access high capacity broadband from commercial satellites in different orbits with robust links that provide improved security, flexibility and resiliency.

The U.S. military has shown growing interest in advanced commercial space systems, such as Telesat’s LEO constellation, that can deliver highly secure and reliable broadband anywhere in the world with added benefits of global persistence, ultra-low latency, and rapid technology refresh. A senior official with the U.S. Navy’s Communications and Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation Program Office commented: “Live testing over Telesat Ka-band satellites with Intellian’s 1.5m Ka convertible VSAT confirms that the antenna is an important innovation accessing space-based ‘layers’ of satellites in next-gen space architecture,” said  Kurt Fiscko, Technical Director, PMW/A 170, PEO C4I.

Eric Sung, CEO of Intellian, said, “The industry-leading performance, simplified installation and ensured compatibility with future constellations and networks positions our new 1.5m antenna as one of the most innovative, flexible and cost-effective connectivity platforms available for users on land and at sea. This joint demonstration with Telesat to the U.S. Navy was a complete success and we are pleased to see the capability of the antenna to operate on both Telesat GEO and the Telesat LEO network.”

“In addition to superior capacity, speed, security, resiliency, and low latency of the Telesat LEO system, the US Navy can achieve additional economies of scale and flexibility through this Intellian antenna solution,” said Don Brown, General Manager, Government Services at Telesat.

About Telesat www.telesat.com

Telesat is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecom, corporate and government customers. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with offices and facilities around the world, the company’s state-of-the-art fleet consists of 16 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one Phase 1 LEO satellite which is the start of Telesat’s planned advanced global LEO satellite constellation that will offer ultra-low latency, extremely high throughput, affordable broadband services. Telesat is also a leading technical consultant providing high value expertise and support to satellite operators, insurers and other industry participants on a global basis. Privately held, Telesat’s principal shareholders are Canada’s Public Sector Pension Investment Board and Loral Space & Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: LORL).

About Intellian Technologies, Inc.

Intellian is the global leader of mobile satellite communication systems for maritime, government, military and MEO/LEO sectors. Founded in 2004, Intellian is leading the way in driving innovation in the satellite communications market. The industry’s top ranking companies choose Intellian’s maritime satellite antenna systems to deliver connectivity when it matters most.

Intellian operates in 12 offices worldwide, including global logistics centers in Asia, the Americas, and Europe, and is supported by a network of more than 550 partners across the globe. Intellian Technologies Inc. is listed on the Korean Stock Exchange, KOSDAQ (189300:KS).

More information may be found at www.intelliantech.com.

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This news release contains statements that are not based on historical fact and are ‘‘forward-looking statements’’ within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this news release, the words “will”, “planned”, “growing”, “positions”, “can”, next-gen”, “transform”, “accelerate”, “leading”, or other variations of these words or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. Actual results may differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Detailed information about some of the known risks and uncertainties is included in the “Risk Factors” section of Telesat Canada’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 which can be obtained on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. Known risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: risks associated with operating satellites and providing satellite services, including satellite construction or launch delays, launch failures, in-orbit failures or impaired satellite performance, the ability to successfully deploy an advanced global LEO satellite constellation, volatility in exchange rates and risks associated with domestic and foreign government regulation. The foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. The information contained in this news release reflects Telesat’s beliefs, assumptions, intentions, plans and expectations as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, Telesat disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise the information herein.

Media Contacts:           

Lynette Simmons
Telesat
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Paul Comyns / VP of Marketing
Intellian Technologies USA
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Sadie Brown / Marketing Manager
Intellian Ltd
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Saul Trewern
Saltwater Stone
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