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Expansion of low-Earth-orbit satellite networks

Overview

The low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite sector is seeing significant expansion driven by commercial and defense demand. Eutelsat reported a projected revenue rise for 2027, noting that growth in its OneWeb LEO segment is offsetting declines in traditional geostationary video services. By the end of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, Eutelsat’s OneWeb segment saw a 69.5 percent revenue surge, accounting for approximately 25 percent of the company’s total annual revenue.

This growth is supported by adoption in maritime, aviation, enterprise broadband, and government defense solutions, including tactical networks for NATO members. Similarly, Telesat is expanding its Lightspeed LEO broadband constellation by adding 69 satellites to reach a planned fleet of 225. This expansion, which includes a significant contract with MDA Space, is part of a project to provide reliable military communications in the Arctic to support Canadian sovereignty.

Entities

OneWeb · Eutelsat Group · Telesat · Canadian Armed Forces · MDA Space

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Satellite operators expand LEO networks for military and commercial use

    Telesat is expanding its Lightspeed LEO satellite constellation by 69 spacecraft to bolster Arctic military communications, while Eutelsat Group reports a 69.5 percent revenue surge from its OneWeb LEO network.

  2. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Eutelsat projects modest 2027 revenue rise as OneWeb LEO business expands

    Eutelsat expects modest 2027 revenue growth, powered by >30% LEO (OneWeb) expansion, offsetting video decline; FY revenue €1.24 bn, net loss halved.

Sources

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