{"id":26429,"date":"2026-09-29T18:57:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T17:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=26429"},"modified":"2026-09-29T19:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T18:00:11","slug":"eutelsat-procures-a-further-oneweb-229-leo-satellites-from-airbus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=26429","title":{"rendered":"Eutelsat procures a further OneWeb 229 LEO satellites from Airbus Defence and Space"},"content":{"rendered":"

229 additional satellites to assure service continuity up to full commercial availability of IRIS2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eutelsat announced at the International Space Summit in Paris an important step in assuring and enhancing service continuity of its OneWeb constellation, with plans to procure 229 additional OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites from Airbus Defence and Space.
\nEutelsat has signed an Authorisation to Proceed (ATP) with Airbus Defence and Space covering initial industrial activities for the 229 satellites. They are planned in addition to the 440 satellites already procured from Airbus, bringing the total of new OneWeb satellites with Airbus to 669.
\nWith the first satellites from the existing order expected to be delivered next quarter, the additional 229 satellites will enable Eutelsat to continue progressively replenishing and expanding OneWeb through 2034, securing continuity of service while unlocking additional capacity and capabilities for existing and new customers.
\nThe additional satellites will include advanced digital channelisers to enhance onboard processing, efficiency and flexibility, as well as capabilities to embark hosted payloads.
\nThe procurement of these satellites, for an estimated investment of \u20ac1 billion, is fully consistent with Eutelsat\u2019s financial framework, and does not alter its capital expenditure plan up to FY 2029.
\nThe investment marks a further step in Eutelsat\u2019s long-term ambition for LEO. Eutelsat is the only European operator of a fully operational global LEO network, and the plans announced today reflect its strong confidence in OneWeb, the growth potential of the LEO market and the expanding role of satellite connectivity worldwide.
\nLooking ahead, Eutelsat will build on this position through IRIS\u00b2, leading the design, deployment and operation of its LEO segment, whose commercial Ku-band constellation is expected to be operational by mid-2032. Building on the success of OneWeb, IRIS\u00b2 will provide Eutelsat with access to more than twice OneWeb\u2019s current capacity along with next-generation capabilities.
\nTogether, the continued expansion of OneWeb and the deployment of IRIS\u00b2 create a powerful and complementary roadmap for Eutelsat\u2019s LEO growth — OneWeb delivering global connectivity today and expanding through the next decade, and IRIS\u00b2 providing the next generation of European sovereign connectivity.
\nJean-Fran\u00e7ois Fallacher, Chief Executive Officer of Eutelsat, said: \u201cThis is an exciting next step for OneWeb and for Eutelsat\u2019s LEO strategy. With the first satellites from the 440 due for delivery and launch soon, our replenishment programme is moving forward. The planned addition of 229 more satellites will further strengthen OneWeb, while IRIS\u00b2 will bring significant new capacity and capabilities. Together, they give us a powerful roadmap to serve our customers, grow our LEO business and reinforce our role at the heart of Europe\u2019s sovereign connectivity future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Above, Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Fallacher, Chief Executive Officer of Eutelsat<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

229 additional satellites to assure service continuity up to full commercial availability of IRIS2 Eutelsat announced at the International Space Summit in Paris an important step in assuring and enhancing service continuity of its OneWeb constellation, with plans to procure 229 additional OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites from Airbus Defence and Space. Eutelsat has … <\/p>\n

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