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Eutelsat taps Airbus and Aerospacelab for OneWeb and IRIS² satellite orders

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Eutelsat has placed major satellite orders with Airbus and Aerospacelab to support service continuity for its OneWeb constellation and Europe’s IRIS² secure-connectivity network. The commitments link commercial broadband operations with Europe’s emerging sovereign space communications infrastructure.

Discovered 2026-09-10T12:35:30.205626-07:00 | 2026-09-10T12:35:30.205626-07:00

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  • The orders are intended to preserve service continuity for OneWeb, making satellite manufacturing capacity and delivery execution central to Eutelsat’s broadband reliability.
  • IRIS² adds a European sovereign-connectivity dimension, connecting commercial constellation investment with Europe’s strategic space communications ambitions.
  • Airbus and Aerospacelab’s involvement highlights the expanding supplier base for large-scale satellite programs in Europe.

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