Global satellite communications organization Eutelsat, which ranks third globally, introduced twenty new satellites into orbit on Sunday as its initial salvo since joining with OneWeb in 2020. SpaceX launched Crew Dragon on 13 March at 0900 EST with the help of a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The new satellites to be launched are expected to improve the Eutelsat’s international communication system.
SpaceX fuels Eutelsat merger objectives with launch of 20 satellites
The launch represents a strategic milestone toward achieving Eutelsat’s growth strategy after the merger, which was designed to bolster its standing in the fiercely competitive satellite communications market. In turning to OneWeb for low Earth orbit satellite technology, Eutelsat wants to bring better internet coverage and connection speed to the globe.
The launch of these satellites, Eva Berneke, CEO of Eutelsat said that this was the first time that the OneWeb satellites are being deployed after Eutelsat merged with it. Berneke stressed that this one is just the first step, and Belintersat Company is to launch more satellites into orbit in the next years to meet the growing need for international communication.
Combination of the industries of Eutelsat and OneWeb was logical because Eutelsat operated in geostationary orbit, while OneWeb had low Earth orbit constellation. The merged network’s primary goal is to provide extensive, effective, and efficient Internet connectivity especially in unserved/underserved areas.
The launch with the Falcon 9 of the SpaceX company shows the further cooperation with Eutelsat and the utilisation of the effectiveness of the rocket for satellite launching. This ongoing is likely to remain as and when Eutelsat pulls more strings on future satellite projects.
Connecting the Dots Eutelsat and OneWeb's Bold Leap into the Telecom Ecosystem
The grouping that emerged from the September merger of France’s Eutelsat and Britain’s OneWeb operates more than 600 low Earth orbit satellites. These satellites are intended for functioning in different ranges and delivering critical connectivity services to broadcasters, telecommunication companies and radio stations, improving the global communications platform. This strategic merger therefore places the group in a strategic vantage point to harness on OneWeb’s future technology while simultaneously building on Eutelsat’s market stand.
Lack of ambitions to become a major broadband player was also expressed the company’s CEO Eva Berneke who stated that the company wanted to become more connected to the telecommunications landscape. She respected the role of telcos in connectivity strong enough to stress that satellite technology while is an essential niche, it will always be a niche. This acknowledgment helps in establishing the need for satellite operators, as well as, the terrestrial network solution to work in harmony.
It does this by establishing that the current vision held by Berneke of satellite services is one that aligns with a shift in the concept of connectivity to being a convoy with telecoms offerings. When combining the two companies, it is hoped for an improvement of the scope of services to meet the needs of the customers. It also makes them well placed to compete harder in an industry that is increasingly being defined by the major telecommunication players.
The integration also brings other options for expansion of the interaction with other telco players into the company’s activity. Achieving closer cooperation with telecom operators, Eutelsat and OneWeb will be able to design offerings suited to the individual needs of the broadcasting and other clienteles with unique connectivity issues. This is a good approach because technology has advanced and the market place is also evolving and therefore there is need for a company to adopt a consumer oriented approach.
In the future, the now merged group will benefit from having large numbers of satellites in orbit to provide access to many areas with limited connectivity or to improve the quality of services for existing customer. The company especially with integration and collaboration strategy is well positioned to make immense strides in the manufacture of satellite communications.
Eutelsat’s Global Reach Unlocking Opportunities in Telecom and Aviation
The telecommunications industry is one in which Eutelsat is recording a lot of progress, and the organization counts many well-known operators among its clients, such as Orange of France and Telstra of Australia. The company is also is negotiation with AT&T- a telecommunications company based in America with an intention of expanding in North America. With $4 billion worth of orders on its order book, Eutelsat has a strong foundation that will serve it well as it looks for new markets and new business opportunities.
Currently, Eutelsat has identified the Indian market as having the most potential it is expected grow by 36% annually and reach $1.9 billion within the next decade. Satellite services are also being considered by the Indian government in the current world and the services have been regarded hard to come by because of the conflict with homegrown players and global companies such as Starlink. Specifically Eutelsat has leverage to capture on this future opportunity once the market transfers.
CEO Eva Berneke also pointed out that the company is open for operations in India and explained that the organisation still has considerable backlog orders pending approval. A part from this, she said it had some of its backlog in the Indian market. “It sits there until India gets open; the day it gets open, we’ll start building.” This proactive approach underlines the company’s preparedness to engage in attractive high growth markets, the reason that Eutelsat has adopted.
Besides telecommunications, Eutelsat has sought to enter into deals of cooperation with aviation industry in the provision of connection services, which include Internet browsing to passengers. This diversification of services corresponds with the expansion of need for communication in different spheres, but in particular in the sphere of aviation. However, Berneke said he hoped the revenues would start growing next year.
Eutelsat already has a clear vision of the two key sectors – telecommunications and aviation – so it can improve its services and attract new clients. It intends to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing yet highly saturated satellite communications market by waiting for new opportunities to emerge and for exploring pioneering ideas.
