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Airbus Secures Major Order for OneWeb Constellation

September 24, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Airbus secures order for 229 additional OneWeb satellites.
Total of 669 new satellites to be manufactured.
Production to take place at Airbus site in Toulouse.
New satellites to include advanced digital channelizer equipment.

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Strategic Implications

This order may indicate growing demand for low Earth orbit constellations, which could strengthen Airbus's position in the satellite manufacturing market. The inclusion of advanced digital channelizer equipment suggests a focus on improving onboard processing capacities and operational flexibility, which may set a new standard for future satellite constellations.

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What Happened

European Industry to Manufacture 669 New Satellites

Airbus has secured a new major order for the OneWeb constellation, with Eutelsat ordering an additional 229 satellites. The European industry will manufacture a total of 669 new satellites, with production taking place at the Airbus Defence and Space site in Toulouse. The new satellites will include advanced digital channelizer equipment and will be capable of hosting third-party payloads, paving the way for additional uses and better utilization of the platform. This development was first reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: September 23, 2026

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