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OneWeb aims to deploy a record 40 satellites in SpaceX mission
OneWeb said SpaceX is slated to launch 40 of its satellites as early as Dec. 6 to complete almost 80% of its low Earth orbit broadband constellation.
Eutelsat’s board approves OneWeb merger
French satellite fleet operator Eutelsat said Nov. 15 its board has approved multi-orbit plans to combine with British broadband venture OneWeb, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
OneWeb launch sign of greater role for India in commercial launch market
The launch of a set of OneWeb satellites on an Indian rocket could be the harbinger of a greater role India will play in a commercial launch industry straining to satisfy demand.
Starlink taking preorders for high-speed private jet broadband service
SpaceX started accepting preorders Tuesday from high-flying private jet owners willing to pay a hefty price to receive high-speed Starlink services in the air.
UK defense committee calls for thorough Eutelsat/OneWeb review
Eutelsat and OneWeb’s planned merger requires the “strictest possible scrutiny,” a cross-party group of British government officials said in a report warning the U.K has become a “third-rank” power in space post-Brexit.
Panasonic Avionics to bring OneWeb LEO broadband to planes
Panasonic Avionics, one of the largest providers of satellite-enabled broadband to aircraft, said Oct. 18 it has reached a deal to sell low Earth orbit connectivity services from OneWeb in the second half of 2023.
Satellite broadband players poised to compete for U.S. military customers
While Starlink continues to build momentum in the U.S. defense market, other industry players are positioning to compete for military customers
Eutelsat and OneWeb share financials underpinning planned merger
Eutelsat would nearly double annual sales in five years to around $2 billion if its OneWeb merger gets approved, the satellite operators said Oct. 12 as they disclosed financials underpinning their multi-orbit deal.
OneWeb unveils Innovation Challenge competition
OneWeb is holding a competition for individuals, companies and academic organizations to propose applications for the London-based company’s low-Earth orbit satellite constellation.
India on track for OneWeb launch in second half of October
India expects to conduct the first launch of OneWeb satellites in eight months during the second half of October, Indian space agency ISRO said Oct. 5.
SpaceX says 5G plan could disrupt Starlink more than previously thought
Plans to use a part of Ku-band for 5G networks in the United States could disrupt Starlink broadband services even more than SpaceX previously estimated, the company said Oct. 4 as it released interference analysis from a third party.
Next batch of OneWeb satellites arrive in India for launch
OneWeb said Sept. 20 its latest batch of 36 broadband satellites has arrived in India ahead of plans to launch them next month on the country's largest rocket.
Arianespace and OneWeb reach settlement for suspended launches
Arianespace said Sept. 13 it has reached a settlement deal that could revive a launch services agreement with OneWeb that was suspended following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Eutelsat and OneWeb consider second-generation LEO plans
OneWeb is considering plans for a second-generation constellation jointly with Eutelsat ahead of closing their proposed merger, executives for the satellite operators said Sept. 12.
OneWeb takes $229 million charge for canceled Soyuz launches
OneWeb took a $229 million charge this year linked to the termination of its Soyuz launch contract and dozens of satellites stranded in Kazakhstan after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Intelsat and OneWeb to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity
Intelsat said Aug. 11 it has signed a global distribution deal with OneWeb to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity solutions for airlines.
FCC considers opening up more Ku-band to non-GEO satellite operators
The Federal Communications Commission is considering opening up more Ku-band spectrum to Starlink and other non-geostationary satellite (NGSO) operators to improve broadband speeds.
Consolidation wave pushes rivals SES and Intelsat into merger talks
SES and Intelsat are in active merger talks as a wave of consolidation sweeps over the satellite industry, the Financial Times reported Aug. 4.
Eutelsat and OneWeb agree multi-orbit merger plan
Eutelsat and OneWeb said July 26 they have agreed a plan to merge their businesses to create a global multi-orbit satellite broadband operator.
OneWeb and Hanwha partner to tap Australia’s military broadband market
OneWeb and two subsidiaries of South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group have partnered to explore the joint provision of connectivity services to the Australian defense market.
