Eutelsat Group

Eutelsat Group was honoured to sponsor the French National Day reception hosted by the French Embassy in Warsaw yesterday, a celebration of Franco-Polish collaboration 🤝 Held at the residence of H.E. Étienne de Poncins, the event brought together representatives from government, business and enterprise, and provided an opportunity to highlight the importance of sovereign satellite communications. Our team at the event were pleased to welcome colleagues from Paris and Brussels, underscoring the strategic importance of Poland for Eutelsat Group’s growth in Central and Eastern Europe. With our unique multi-orbit GEO-LEO capabilities and long-standing relationships in the region, Eutelsat Group is committed to delivering secure, high-quality connectivity that supports Poland’s digital development and sovereignty.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jean Grenier, Eutelsat’s first Director General and a widely regarded founding figure of our company, at the age of 89. An engineer and visionary leader, Jean Grenier played a pivotal role in shaping Eutelsat’s identity and global influence. Under his leadership from 1989 to 1998, Eutelsat evolved into a major player in direct-to-home satellite television, laying the foundations for our growth as one of the world’s leading satellite communications operators. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who had the privilege to work alongside him.

Another significant step for Eutelsat Group and for European space collaboration. Today, we announced that His Majesty’s Government will join our capital increase alongside our core shareholders, bringing the total raise to €1.5 billion. This renewed commitment from the UK is a powerful endorsement of Eutelsat’s unique role as an operator rooted in both France and the UK, with a fully operational low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation serving governments, enterprises, and communities around the world. The UK has been a mainstay of OneWeb since its inception, and of Eutelsat’s LEO journey ever since our merger. Their continued support underscores a shared conviction that secure, resilient connectivity is not only a technological imperative but a strategic and sovereign capability for Europe. I am proud that Eutelsat Group embodies this spirit of partnership. With our differentiated GEO-LEO infrastructure and our active participation in the IRIS² programme, we remain committed to delivering the innovation, scale and reliability that Europe’s future in space demands. My thanks to the UK Government and all our anchor shareholders for their continued trust and belief in our mission.

Eutelsat Group announces that the United Kingdom is set to participate in contemplated capital increase alongside our core shareholders. With the UK entering the increase for a total amount of €163.3 million, this expanded €1.5 billion operation reinforces our strategic trajectory and secures the financing of our growth ambitions in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity. The UK Government’s participation underscores Eutelsat’s unique position as a European operator, rooted in both France and the UK, with a fully operational LEO constellation dedicated to B2B and B2G markets. This commitment demonstrates the shared conviction that space connectivity is a vital strategic and sovereign capability. It also highlights the strength of the enduring partnership between France and the UK - two nations that have been long-standing supporters of OneWeb and Eutelsat’s mission to bridge the digital divide and deliver secure, resilient connectivity for governments, communities and enterprises worldwide. Commenting on the announcement, Jean-François Fallacher, Chief Executive Officer of Eutelsat Group, said: “We are delighted by this support from His Majesty’s Government, which has been one of the mainstays of OneWeb, and subsequently Eutelsat’s anchor shareholders from the outset of our Low Earth Orbit journey. “In the current environment it is crucial that our countries continue to collaborate and support each other, including in Space, which has become a key sovereign strategic asset. We remain committed to the UK which we consider as one of our home markets and to supporting the development of OneWeb to address the needs of all our sovereign and commercial stakeholders.” Find out more detail about this announcement on our website at the link below ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gYgFWxf7

Another year of strong growth and momentum for Eutelsat’s connectivity team in Africa 🌍 From expanding rural connectivity to delivering enterprise-grade solutions, our Africa team has achieved impressive year-on-year growth across this huge and varied continent - a testament to the commitment, energy and team spirit of our colleagues and partners. Our successes reflect the strong and sustained demand for both our GEO and LEO services. This year alone, we secured long-term contracts for our GEO Ku- and C-band capacity with customers including BEAC, Intersat and ISAT, while signing major new agreements for Konnect with Orange and ZAP. We also advanced our Eutelsat OneWeb LEO constellation in Africa through important partnerships with Qkon and NEC, with more successes set to follow. Our collaborative approach with local partners and customers has enabled us to: 👥 Achieve our ITU Partner2Connect milestone of connecting 1 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa two years ahead of schedule ⚡ Be agile and creative in capturing new opportunities 🛰️ Provide resilient, backhauled connectivity services to sectors such as mining, agriculture, healthcare and logistics ✔️ Tailor our solutions to the differing requirements across this diverse continent In the coming months, we are set to scale our OneWeb LEO services to bring low-latency connectivity to even more regions, as well as expanding our powerful Konnect and GEO solutions to meet ever increasing demand. Thank you to all our partners and customers for helping us serve the connectivity requirements of enterprises, governments and communities across Africa. This is a continent of immense opportunity, and Eutelsat Group is proud to play a role in bridging the digital divide and helping to shape its connected future.

Advancing innovation and collaboration at ★ Les Assises du NewSpace ★🛰️   Next week, Eutelsat Group will be in Paris for Les Assises du NewSpace, joining industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore how NewSpace is shaping the future of connectivity and space sustainability.   With our strong commitment to working alongside innovative New Space companies, we’re proud to be speaking across the event:   On July 8th: 09:30 – Opening remarks: Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat Group 16:40 – Sustainable Space: Chehineze BOUAFIA, Head of Regulatory Affairs, will join a panel on ensuring the long-term viability of space activities   On July 9th: 09:45 – Innovation Roundtable: Satellite Connectivity: Francois GAULLIER, IRIS² Program Deputy 16:35 – Direct-to-Device Roundtable: Daniele Finocchiaro, Manager, Telecom R&D and Projects   From sustainable space initiatives to next-generation satellite connectivity and direct-to-device innovation, our teams are excited to explore ways to propel Europe’s space ambitions.   We look forward to connecting with partners, customers, and the wider NewSpace community.

Shaping the future of secure European connectivity at the EU Space Forum 🌍 At the EU Space Forum in Brussels yesterday, Damien MURAT, IRIS² Programme Manager at Eutelsat Group, joined a high-level panel alongside colleagues from the SpaceRISE consortium, including representatives from the European Commission, SES Satellites, and Hispasat to explore how IRIS² will turn vision into reality. Speaking at the event, Damien shared how IRIS² is set to deliver a resilient, secure, and future-proof connectivity infrastructure by: ⚡ Providing on-demand capacity for critical missions through flexible resource allocation 🌐 Enabling secure data relay with optical inter-satellite links (ISLs), allowing satellites to offload and land data efficiently, wherever needed 📡 Supporting both governmental and commercial use cases, with multiple options to route and land data securely and with low latency 🛰️ Ensuring 3GPP alignment and a user-centric design, leveraging existing OneWeb capabilities to prepare for seamless integration of 5G services by 2030 Eutelsat is committed to bridging the global digital divide. Beyond Europe, IRIS² will also be a game changer in delivering secure, sovereign connectivity across the world - including in Africa, where it will connect communities most in need.

Turning the innovative IRIS² project into reality requires continuous collaboration among all public-private partnership (PPP) stakeholders, and the teams are diligently working to meet the project’s planned timeline ⚡ In June, the SpaceRISE Consortium members Eutelsat Group, Hispasat and SES Satellites, as well as colleagues from the European Commission and European Space Agency - ESA came together to discuss the upcoming steps, bringing IRIS² a step closer to the System Design Review and Service Review milestone scheduled for later this year. Today at EU Space Forum in Brussels, we came together again to update attendees on the developments of the IRIS² programme such as the upcoming RFIs – another important opportunity for the space industry ecosystem to get involved. Stay tuned for RFIs to be published on the SpaceRISE website at the link below ⤵️ www.spacerise.eu

Eutelsat Group and SRG SSR renew long-term partnership, assuring broadcast continuity across Switzerland 🤝 We’re proud to announce the renewal of our multi-year capacity agreement with SRG SSR, Switzerland’s public broadcaster, further cementing a partnership that has spanned more than 30 years. This agreement ensures broadcast continuity for SRG SSR’s High-Definition television channels and radio stations to audiences across Switzerland, including those living beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. From RTS and SRF to RSI channels, millions of viewers will continue to access high-quality programming via our HOTBIRD satellites at 13° East - one of Europe and MENA’s most powerful and far-reaching video neighbourhoods. Satellite remains essential for connecting communities in Switzerland, especially in remote and mountainous regions where laying terrestrial infrastructure can be complex and disruptive. Aymeric Genty, President of Eutelsat’s Video Business Unit, commented: “We are honoured that SRG SSR, Switzerland’s public broadcaster, is continuing to rely on Eutelsat to deliver its leading entertainment offering to millions of homes across Switzerland and further afield. "This new agreement enables audiences to continue receiving their favourite channels, no matter how remote their location, and highlights the crucial role satellite continues to play in connecting communities and delivering essential services.” Find out more about this agreement on our website at ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/efCbzp5S

Space-based LEO connectivity, powering Angola’s digital transformation 🌍 Following the recent inauguration of our new ground station site in Luanda, we are proud to share that Eutelsat Group has now secured a definitive 15-year licence to operate our OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity services in Angola. This achievement makes Eutelsat the first LEO operator with an operational licence in the country. We would like to thank H.E. Mário Augusto da Silva Oliveira, Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication as well as our colleagues at INACOM and the Government of Angola for their close collaboration and their work toward empowering our shared commitment to building a digitally inclusive future for the country. With strong demand, meaningful government support, and a dedicated regional team, we are working together to deliver reliable, high-speed connectivity that empowers communities and fuels economic growth. From enabling immediate connectivity access in remote areas to supporting critical sectors like mining, agriculture, logistics, and healthcare, our LEO network represents a major technological leap for Angola. From low-latency connectivity for public institutions, enterprises, and community initiatives, we can help bridge the digital divide and unlock new opportunities across the region. We extend our sincere thanks to the Angolan authorities and all our partners and colleagues who have contributed to this important milestone. We look forward to supporting Angola’s digital agenda and advancing connectivity wherever it’s needed most.