Eutelsat orders 100 satellites from Airbus to expand OneWeb and support future 5G integration.

Eutelsat Group has ordered 100 new satellites from Airbus to expand the OneWeb constellation, ensuring service continuity before Europe's IRIS² multi-orbit constellation launches. Airbus will manufacture the satellites in Toulouse, with deliveries starting late 2026. These satellites will support 5G integration and be compatible with IRIS², with Eutelsat investing $2 billion in the project.

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