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 expects to have completed 90% of the ground network OneWeb needs for full global services by the end of June.
After buying OneWeb last year, Eutelsat operates a network of more than 600 low Earth orbit satellites.
The Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting the EUTELSAT 36D mission was on its 12th flight and previously launched CRS-26, OneWeb Launch 16, Intelsat IS-40e, O3b mPOWER, Ovzon 3, and six Starlink missions.
Intelsat expanded its partnership with Eutelsat Group related to Eutelsat Group’s OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation.
Phasor L3300B is designed to connect land vehicles for government and commercial users to Ku-band satellites such as Intelsat’s geostationary fleet and the OneWeb low Earth orbit network.
Intelsat will cooperate with Eutelsat Group in the development of the Next Generation OneWeb constellation by providing direct design and functionality input.
Eutelsat Group views the expanded partnership with Intelsat as a vote of confidence in the capabilities of the OneWeb constellation and as showcasing the necessity for major satellite operators to offer multi-orbit solutions.
Intelsat intends to integrate services using OneWeb’s LEO constellation for aircraft, government, and mobility sectors.
Intelsat will cooperate with Eutelsat Group in the development of the Next Generation OneWeb constellation by providing direct design and functionality input.
Intelsat made a firm commitment to buy $250,000,000 worth of OneWeb LEO capacity over six years starting mid-2024.
SES is partnering with LEO operators including Starlink and OneWeb to offer integrated services for government and commercial customers.
The first stage booster supporting the 2024-03-13 mission previously launched GPS III Space Vehicle 04, GPS III Space Vehicle 05, Inspiration4, Ax-1, Nilesat 301, OneWeb Launch 17, ARABSAT BADR-8, and 11 Starlink missions.
The first stage booster supporting the March mission is flying for the 19th time and previously launched GPS III Space Vehicle 04, GPS III Space Vehicle 05, Inspiration4, Ax-1, Nilesat 301, OneWeb Launch 17, ARABSAT BADR-8, and 11 Starlink missions.
Eutelsat expects to have completed 90% of OneWeb’s ground segment by the end of June 2024 following installation and licensing setbacks.
Eutelsat acquired OneWeb’s LEO constellation in 2023 and now owns both GEO and LEO satellite assets.
Intelsat partnered with OneWeb to develop GEO-LEO solutions for commercial airlines while evaluating plans for its own MEO network.
MDA developed and delivered 2,500 antennas for OneWeb, which prompted adoption of additive manufacturing and 3D printing.
Airbus is the only European company to have mass-produced a large constellation, producing satellites at a factory in Florida in partnership with OneWeb.
The Airbus OneWeb Satellites factory produced up to two satellites per day at peak production for OneWeb’s first generation of more than 600 satellites.
The first stage booster supporting the February SpaceX mission will be flying its 13th flight after previously launching CRS-24, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13F, OneWeb 1, SES-18, SES-19, and eight Starlink missions.