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Eutelsat

OneWeb LEO constellation, GEO satellites, broadband

FR$2.5B est. market capest. 1977eutelsat.com (opens eutelsat.com)Checked 10 Oct

The brief

Analyst view
  • Merged with OneWeb in 2023, combining GEO and LEO networks for global broadband.
  • 654 OneWeb LEO satellites operating at 1,200 km altitude for enterprise and government.
  • Ordered 669 additional satellites from Airbus in 2026 for launches through 2028.

Technical approach

As reported
LEO Constellation

OneWeb pole-to-pole coverage

654 satellites at 1,200 km in 12 orbital planes with near-polar inclination. Each 148 kg satellite carries Ku-band payload.

Hybrid Network

GEO and LEO integration

Eutelsat's geostationary fleet combined with OneWeb's LEO constellation allows serving fixed and mobile users with a single hybrid terminal.

Expansion

Scale-up in production

Airbus is manufacturing additional satellites at scale, with delivery targets across 2026-2028 to expand the OneWeb constellation.

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