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Eutelsat and OneWeb Join Forces for Satellite Independence

4/20/2025

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Eutelsat, under the leadership of Eva Berneke, is on a mission to bolster Europe's satellite independence in the face of rising geopolitical challenges, especially with Elon Musk's Starlink making waves in Ukraine. Partnering with OneWeb, they aim to lessen dependence on U.S. tech, currently deploying 1,000 terminals in Ukraine, with 5,000 more awaiting EU approval.

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Eutelsat, under the leadership of Eva Berneke, is on a mission to bolster Europe's satellite independence in the face of rising geopolitical challenges, especially with Elon Musk's Starlink making waves in Ukraine. Partnering with OneWeb, they aim to lessen dependence on U.S. tech, currently deploying 1,000 terminals in Ukraine, with 5,000 more awaiting EU approval.