Eutelsat Group launches 20 OneWeb satellites to expand LEO Network
The satellites were launched using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which lifted off at 10:13 pm PT on October 19 from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The satellites were dispensed in 10 batches over 20 minutes, and signal acquisition was confirmed for all 20. These satellites were constructed by Airbus U.S. Space and Defense at their facility in Merritt Island, Florida.
This launch follows the one-year anniversary of the merger between Eutelsat and OneWeb, which made Eutelsat the world's only operator offering both GEO and LEO satellite services. Eutelsat Group provides the benefits of geostationary orbit (GEO) satellites' high-throughput capacity alongside the global, low-latency connectivity of LEO satellites. Since the merger, demand for multi-orbit services has grown significantly, and the company is collaborating with industry leaders like Intelsat, Inmarsat Maritime, and Hughes to provide advanced global connectivity solutions across various industries.
Eva Berneke, CEO of Eutelsat Group, remarked: "We are delighted to see the successful launch and deployment of new OneWeb satellites. These satellites will strengthen our network services, improving overall performance for our customers. As we celebrate the anniversary of the merger with Eutelsat and OneWeb, we are excited by the growing demand for our multi-orbit services, and we remain committed to delivering value for our customers and shareholders. I want to thank and congratulate the teams at Eutelsat Group and SpaceX for their hard work to facilitate this launch."
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