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 on-orbit commissioning of Busek BHT-350 thrusters on 80 OneWeb satellites was completed earlier 2023.
The Busek BHT-350 thrusters on OneWeb satellites are performing electric orbit-raising, collision avoidance, and station-keeping for the constellation.
More than 100 Busek BHT-350 Hall-effect thrusters are operating in orbit on OneWeb communications satellites.
Busek increased its thruster production after Western sanctions prevented OneWeb from buying Fakel thrusters.
Eutelsat is working through a takeover deal valuing OneWeb at $3,400,000,000.
The satellite will be compatible with Eutelsat’s multi-orbit growth strategy, including planned low Earth orbit services following regulatory approval for Eutelsat to acquire OneWeb.
JoeySat was developed under the Sunrise Partnership Project between the European Space Agency and telecommunications operator OneWeb with support from the UK Space Agency.
JoeySat was launched exactly two years after the European Space Agency and OneWeb signed the contract to collaborate on the satellite’s creation.
Satcom Direct Avionics, the Canadian hardware manufacturing division of Satcom Direct, will work with OneWeb to develop the SD Modem Unit for the ESA terminal.
Gilat will develop the antenna system while Satcom Direct Avionics will work with OneWeb to develop the SD Modem Unit to harness the LEO constellation.
The 150-kilogram OneWeb satellite targeted for capture in 2025 has a compatible magnetic docking plate provided by U.S.-based Altius.
Satcom Direct Avionics, Gilat, and OneWeb will collaborate to deliver faster, more consistent broadband services across the globe for business aviation customers.
Astroscale plans to send a larger servicer to low Earth orbit in 2025 with a mass of a few hundred kilograms to capture and de-orbit a defunct 150-kilogram OneWeb satellite.
ELSA-m is being built by Astroscale’s U.K. subsidiary and is supported by funds from the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and U.K.-based OneWeb.
OneWeb is being acquired and merged into Paris-based Eutelsat with the acquisition expected to formally close by the end of September.
The UK government purchased a £400 million stake in OneWeb as the company emerged from bankruptcy.
OneWeb operates 600 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites providing broadband connectivity around the planet.
OneWeb reached a $50,000,000 revenue target at the end of June as it prepares to offer global services after completing deployment of its constellation earlier 2023.
Eutelsat expects OneWeb to contribute between 125 million and 225,000,000 EUR to Eutelsat’s forecasted operating vertical revenues for the coming 12 months.
OneWeb has an order backlog of $900 million, an increase of $300,000,000 from October and unchanged from the figure reported in May.