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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The first stage booster on the Cape Canaveral 2024-08-31 Falcon 9 mission was flying its 18th flight and had previously launched CRS-24, OneWeb 1, SES 18 & 19, Eutelsat HOTBIRD-F1, and 14 Starlink missions.
The first stage booster that failed previously launched GPS III Space Vehicle 04, GPS III Space Vehicle 05, Inspiration4, Ax-1, Nilesat 301, OneWeb Launch 17, ARABSAT BADR-8, and 15 Starlink missions.
Starlink and OneWeb claim to provide greater bandwidth to locations previously isolated from the worldwide communications network.
The Stellar Blu platform has been selected by Intelsat, Panasonic, and OneWeb to provide next-generation SATCOM solution offerings.
The Albuquerque facility has manufactured solar cells used on spacecraft including the OneWeb constellation and the James Webb Space Telescope.
The LEO satellites for Yahsat will be based on Airbus’ Arrow platform, which is derived from the 150-kilogram spacecraft Airbus helped build for OneWeb’s broadband constellation.
Eutelsat has amassed more than $700,000,000 in back orders for OneWeb capacity from government and enterprise customers.
Airbus OneWeb Satellites, a Florida-based joint venture, built the current generation of OneWeb satellites.
Eutelsat Group acquired UK-based OneWeb’s low-Earth orbit constellation in 2023, making it the only global operator with wholly owned satellites in both LEO and geostationary orbit.
OneWeb’s constellation comprises more than 600 LEO satellites designed to provide global broadband coverage and low-latency capabilities.
OneWeb and Starlink operate LEO networks using Ku-band radio frequencies.
Inmarsat Maritime will manage the NexusWave network integrating Viasat’s Ka- and L-band satellites with OneWeb’s low-latency Ku-band services.
OneWeb has partnered with NEOM Tech & Digital Company to provide government and enterprise LEO services in Saudi Arabia.
Eutelsat is on track to select manufacturers for a second-generation OneWeb constellation in 2024-06-05.
Kevin Steen will continue to serve as President and CEO of OneWeb Technologies while leading Eutelsat America Corp.
Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies completed their combination earlier 2024 and will go to market as a single Eutelsat America Corp. entity.
The first stage booster supporting the 2024-04-28 mission was flying its 13th flight and had previously launched CRS-26, OneWeb Launch 16, Intelsat IS-40e, O3b mPOWER, Ovzon 3, EUTELSAT 36D, and seven Starlink missions.
Eutelsat Group was formed through the combination of Eutelsat and OneWeb in 2023 to become an integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator.
Intelsat operates geostationary satellites and provides low Earth orbit services via leased capacity from OneWeb.
As a OneWeb distributor, Hughes can deploy LEO capacity as a managed broadband service, a multi-orbit mobility or enterprise solution, or as part of a multi-transport Software-Defined Wide Area Network.