Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Eutelsat OneWeb to Launch 340 Satellites
Eutelsat OneWeb is planning to launch 340 new satellites by 2027.
These satellites are part of their second-generation (Gen-2) network, which will make the system faster and more reliable.
The company is working with ISRO and SpaceX to launch these satellites.
They have already received approvals in India and are partnering with local companies like Nelco and Airtel.
The new satellites will have special features like laser communication between them, which will make internet services better for businesses and governments.
This project is also part of a bigger European plan called IRIS², which aims to improve secure communications across Europe.
Eutelsat OneWeb plans to deploy 340 Gen-2 satellites by 2027 to enhance network capacity and resilience.
The company is collaborating with ISRO and SpaceX for satellite launches, with ISRO potentially playing a larger role in the Gen-2 phase.
Eutelsat OneWeb has received regulatory approvals from IN-SPACe in India, ahead of competitors like Starlink and Project Kuiper.
The Gen-2 satellites will feature on-board processing and optical inter-satellite links, reducing dependence on ground infrastructure and improving latency.
The company is targeting B2B and B2G opportunities, including partnerships with Nelco, Airtel, Chunghwa Telecom, and SoftBank for various connectivity solutions.
- Who
- Eutelsat OneWeb
- What
- Deployment of 340 Gen-2 satellites
- When
- By 2027
- Where
- Low-Earth Orbit (LEO)
- Why
- To enhance network capacity, resilience, and coverage
- Number of Satellites
- 340
- Deployment Year
- 2027
- Current Satellites
- 640
- Launch Partners
- ISRO, SpaceX
- Regulatory Approval
- IN-SPACe
- Partnerships
- Nelco, Airtel, Chunghwa Telecom, SoftBank
- Technological Upgrades
- On-board processing, optical inter-satellite links
- IRIS² Programme
- €10.6 billion, 2030
