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 on version two of its constellation alongside the IRIS² project and SES.
Eutelsat signed a 1 billion euro, 10-year contract with the French Ministry of Defence last summer.
Eutelsat expects to procure some GEO satellites in the future and still plans to invest in critical GEO orbital positions.
Eutelsat’s GEO business represents more than half of its business and a much larger share of its profits.
Eutelsat Group’s LEO-specific revenues increased 59.7% to €110.5 million in the first half of FY 2025-26.
Eutelsat cancelled its FlexSat satellite because the project no longer offered the expected return.
Eutelsat Group has transitioned into a connectivity-first operator.
Eutelsat Group’s non-video revenues accounted for 54% of total turnover in H1 2025-26.
Eutelsat’s ground asset sale was blocked by French authorities because they considered the assets strategic for Europe.
Eutelsat signed a contract with the U.K. to connect U.K. Foreign Affairs entities abroad.
Eutelsat raised 1 billion euros in export credit agency financing that covers its order for 440 new satellites with Airbus.
Eutelsat completed a 1.5 billion euro capital increase for the period through 2030.
Eutelsat has a presence in the U.K., France, Italy, and the U.S.
Eutelsat named Orange France CEO Jean-François Fallacher as its CEO.
Eutelsat has 1.2 billion euros in revenues.
Eutelsat has reserved 2 billion euros for IRIS² after 2028-29.
Eutelsat completed a large refinancing initiative and is preparing to refresh its LEO satellites and add new customers.
Eutelsat provides broadband access services in 180 countries through OneWeb.
Eutelsat has signed 1,500 aviation tails and has provisioned 600 of them.
Eva Berneke departed as Eutelsat Group CEO after the integration of OneWeb and the establishment of the company’s multi-orbit foundation.