The new satellites will be technologically compatible with IRIS2 constellation, Europes sovereign $11.1 billion multi-orbit broadband slated to enter service by early 2031.
Eutelsat Group has selected Airbus Defence and Space to build the extension of its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation. Under the contract signed between the two companies, Airbus will build the first batches of the extension, totalling 100 satellites, with delivery expected at the end of 2026.
The new satellites will include key technology upgrades, notably 5G on-ground integration. They will be also be technologically compatible with IRIS2 constellation, Europes sovereign $11.1 billion multi-orbit broadband slated to enter service by early 2031. Eutelsat is the main architect and operator of the constellation’s LEO segment. The procurement of these satellites is integrated within Eutelsats Capital Expenditure outlook for 2025, and fully compatible with its longer-term financial framework.
