Eutelsat OneWeb (formerly OneWeb) is a satellite communications company aiming to bridge the digital divide by providing high-speed, low-latency broadband internet services globally via a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. As a subsidiary of Eutelsat Group, it focuses on delivering connectivity solutions to governments, enterprises, and communities in underserved areas, as well as to the maritime and aviation sectors. Key partners include distribution partners, Airbus (through OneWeb Satellites, a joint venture for satellite manufacturing), and technology providers like Microsoft Azure and AWS for network peering.
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Eutelsat Group, headquartered in Paris, was officially formed following the merger of the French company Eutelsat and the British OneWeb in September 2023.
Airbus OneWeb Satellites built more than 600 OneWeb satellites that are currently in orbit.
Eutelsat has ordered 340 additional OneWeb satellites from Airbus.
Airbus Defence and Space has secured a contract from Eutelsat for the construction of 340 OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
The new deal increases the total number of OneWeb satellites ordered by Eutelsat to 440.
In January 2024, Airbus purchased OneWeb’s share in Airbus OneWeb Satellites from Eutelsat.
These satellites will ensure the OneWeb constellation can continue operating as earlier launched satellites reach the end of their lifespan.
Eutelsat is contracting Airbus Defence and Space to build 340 OneWeb satellites.
Airbus OneWeb Satellites was established to build a constellation of 900 satellites for the OneWeb low Earth orbit megaconstellation.
A new production line has been installed at the Toulouse facility for the manufacturing of OneWeb satellites.
In September 2023, Eutelsat completed its acquisition of OneWeb.
Eutelsat's contract for 340 OneWeb satellites is valued at $2.56 billion.
The total number of OneWeb satellites ordered by Eutelsat is now 440.
Delivery of the new OneWeb satellites is expected to start from the end of 2026.
The new OneWeb satellites will feature advanced digital channelizers for enhanced onboard processing capabilities.
Eutelsat has a follow-on contract with Airbus for 340 OneWeb satellites.
Airbus has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to build 340 low Earth orbit OneWeb satellites.
In 2016, Airbus Defence and Space and OneWeb founded a joint venture called Airbus OneWeb Satellites.
The new satellites will ensure the operational continuity of the OneWeb constellation, which aims to compete with SpaceX's Starlink.
The newly ordered OneWeb satellites are designed for greater efficiency and flexibility with optimized architecture.