SpaceX Launches 20 Satellites for Eutelsat's OneWeb Network

The launch marks Eutelsat's first satellite deployment since its merger with OneWeb, enhancing their global broadband capabilities.

• Eutelsat successfully deployed 20 spare satellites for its OneWeb low Earth orbit network using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
• The launch took place from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, with all satellites successfully contacted post-launch.
• Eutelsat, formed from the merger of Eutelsat and OneWeb, now operates nearly 700 satellites, aiming to start global services by spring.
• The company is focusing on integrating satellite services into the broader telecom ecosystem and is in talks with major operators like AT&T.
• Eutelsat is targeting growth opportunities in markets like India and Saudi Arabia and is expanding its offerings to include in-flight connectivity.

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