Bercenay-en-Othe, a quiet village in France, is home to one of the largest teleports in Europe. A teleport is a facility that connects ground-based communication systems with satellites in space. This particular site, operated by the French telecom company Orange, has been in use since 1978 and covers 37 hectares. It features 46 large antennas, some as big as 32 meters in diameter, which communicate with satellites positioned about 36,000 kilometers above Earth. These satellites remain fixed in position relative to a point on Earth's surface, which is why they are called geostationary. The site was chosen for its clear southern horizon, which allows for better communication with geostationary satellites, and its low levels of electromagnetic interference, which is essential for maintaining reliable satellite links. Security is a top priority at the facility, which is protected by high fences, surveillance cameras, and secure access points. One notable feature is a vehicle airlock with two doors that cannot be opened at the same time, ensuring that no unauthorized access can occur. The site is classified as Tier 4 by the World Teleport Alliance, the highest level of security and resilience, with redundant power systems and backup generators that can keep the site running for over seven days. To prepare for the growing New space era, which involves increased commercial and private use of space, Bercenay-en-Othe has created a 4,000 square meter area for Telesat, a Canadian satellite company. This involved removing an old 32-meter antenna from 1982 and replacing it with 10 smaller, motorized antennas. Telesat plans to launch 225 low-orbit satellites, starting in March 2027, with the first group of satellites expected to be deployed in July 2027. These satellites will be launched by SpaceX, a private aerospace company known for its reusable rocket technology. The satellites are still being built and will be launched in batches of about 15 every two to three weeks. Telesat's new satellite service is expected to launch commercially in early 2028. While the exact cost of the project is not disclosed, it is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. The company plans to focus on professional clients, such as banks, industries, government agencies, and defense organizations, offering services that meet the Carrier Ethernet standard, which ensures high-speed, reliable data transmission. Telesat has no immediate plans to provide services to individual consumers, as that would require a different set of satellites. Orange, which manages the Bercenay-en-Othe site, remains open to future partnerships and highlights the site’s potential for growth as satellite technology continues to evolve.