Eutelsat is a leading satellite operator and the world's first integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator, formed in 2023 through the combination of Eutelsat and OneWeb. With a fleet of 34 geostationary satellites and a LEO constellation of over 600 satellites, the company provides global services for video broadcasting, broadband, data connectivity, and government communications. Eutelsat also delivers services for maritime and in-flight mobility, offering solutions like the Eutelsat Advance platform for high-end connectivity and digital platforms for broadcasters. Associated keywords include satellite communications, GEO-LEO infrastructure, and broadcast services.
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Eutelsat is working to close a deal to acquire OneWeb for $3,400,000,000.
Eutelsat is preparing two new high-throughput geostationary satellites to enter service in the second half of 2023.
Eutelsat expects OneWeb Gen 2, when leveraged with Eutelsat’s geostationary network in high-demand areas, to be a constellation of around 300 satellites.
Eutelsat attributed part of the decline in government services revenues to a drop in U.S. Department of Defense contract renewals that it expects to improve later 2023.
OneWeb Gen 1 used approximately 150-kilogram satellites and Eutelsat expects Gen 2 to require roughly half the number of satellites compared with an equivalent geostationary deployment.
Eutelsat partnered with other established space companies to jointly bid to develop the IRIS² project, a proposed 6,000,000,000 EUR multi-orbit broadband constellation.
Eutelsat announced plans to merge its geostationary network with U.K.-based OneWeb’s low Earth orbit constellation as part of a connectivity growth strategy.
The open consortium for IRIS² is governed by Airbus Defence and Space, Eutelsat, Hispasat, SES, and Thales Alenia Space.
The Falcon 9 first stage used on the 2023-05-04 launch previously launched Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13F.
STN achieves zero weather-related outages for Eutelsat 8West B by using two uplink sites located more than 5,0 m apart.
The open consortium governing IRIS² includes Airbus Defence and Space, Eutelsat, Hispasat, SES, and Thales Alenia Space.
The consortium governing IRIS² includes Airbus Defence and Space, Eutelsat, Hispasat, SES, and Thales Alenia Space.
The open consortium for IRIS² will be governed by Airbus Defence and Space, Eutelsat, Hispasat, SES, and Thales Alenia Space.
Eutelsat is seeking to merge 2023 with OneWeb, a low Earth orbit broadband operator partly owned by the British government.
The open consortium is governed by Airbus Defence and Space, Eutelsat, Hispasat, SES, and Thales Alenia Space.
A consortium led by ArianeGroup in association with Eutelsat and Magellium was awarded a contract by CNES under the France 2030 investment plan to improve space surveillance performance in all orbits.
Eutelsat has partnered with Sodern to design and build the onboard space sensor, drawing on Sodern’s experience in the development and production of cameras for SSA applications.
Eutelsat supports GSOA endeavors to ensure the availability of satellite frequency bands during the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) process.
Eutelsat is involved in several working groups within the GSOA.
Eva Berneke is the Chief Executive Officer of Eutelsat.