Eutelsat's OneWeb division is preparing to launch 32 new low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites aboard a SpaceX rocket, with the mission provisionally scheduled for November 30th.
The launch, designated OneWeb Launch #21, marks the beginning of Eutelsat's satellite constellation renewal programme, designed to replace ageing spacecraft and strengthen the network's capacity and capabilities.
The new satellites form part of a wider programme involving 669 additional OneWeb satellites being manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space. The first 32 spacecraft have already completed production at Airbus's facility in Toulouse, France.
The renewal programme is intended to maintain service continuity for OneWeb customers, including businesses, governments and institutions that rely on secure satellite connectivity.
Eutelsat is also planning to expand its constellation significantly, with Chief Executive Jean-François Fallacher previously outlining ambitions to have more than 1,300 OneWeb satellites in orbit by 2030.
The launch highlights the continued investment in low Earth orbit satellite infrastructure as operators look to expand global broadband coverage and meet growing demand for reliable connectivity.
