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Airbus Secures OneWeb Satellite Contract

January 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Airbus Defence and Space secures contract for 340 OneWeb satellites.
Total ordered from December 2024 onward now stands at 440.
Satellites to ensure operational continuity of the OneWeb constellation.
Deliveries to begin at the end of 2026.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may signal a shift towards European space industrial sovereignty, as Airbus positions itself as a key player in the LEO sector. The order could indicate a tightening of the LEO race, with operators like Eutelsat and SpaceX investing in new satellites to maintain service continuity and upgrade capabilities.

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What Happened

European Space Sovereignty Takes Center Stage With New Order

Airbus Defence and Space has secured a contract from Eutelsat to produce an additional 340 OneWeb low Earth orbit satellites, bringing the total ordered to 440. The new batch will ensure operational continuity of the OneWeb constellation, with deliveries scheduled to begin at the end of 2026. The contract marks a new phase for the European-built constellation and is seen as a contribution to regional space industrial sovereignty. According to AeroTime, the latest spacecraft will feature updated onboard processing and more advanced digital channelizers.

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