Tag: satellite communications
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Eutelsat Adds 340 Satellites to Airbus Order for OneWeb LEO Network
Eutelsat has expanded its order with Airbus for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, increasing the total to 440 units as it moves to strengthen and expand the OneWeb constellation following a recent capital raise. The latest agreement, announced on Jan. 12, 2026, adds 340 satellites to an initial order of 100 placed in December 2024.…
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Airbus Wins Contract to Build Oman’s First National Communications Satellite
Airbus has won a contract to design and build OmanSat-1, the first dedicated national communications satellite for Oman, awarded by Space Communication Technologies (SCT), the country’s national satellite operator. The contract was announced on Nov. 24 and marks a significant step for the Gulf state, which has a population of about 5.5 million. OmanSat-1 will…