OneWeb / connectivity constellation
sourcingtypical 4/5 · 11 factsThe OneWeb LEO constellation, operated by Eutelsat, is a global low Earth orbit satellite network delivering high-speed, low-latency connectivity. It comprises more than 600 satellites flying in 12 synchronised orbital planes at 1,200 km altitude, providing coverage on land, at sea, and in the air.
faq
Who operates OneWeb?
OneWeb is operated by Eutelsat. (source, as of 2026-07-05)
How many OneWeb satellites are active on orbit?
CelesTrak's catalog currently tracks 651 objects for OneWeb. (source, as of 2026-09-08)
When did OneWeb first launch?
OneWeb first launched on 2019-02-27. (source, as of 2026-07-05)
facts
sats active (verified) counts objects currently tracked in CelesTrak's catalog for this constellation. It is a tracking count, not an operator claim about satellite health.
orbit
events
- notable2026-08-07Eutelsat's OneWeb LEO revenue grows 69.5% in FY2025-26 results
- major2026-08-06EU Commission signs deal expanding IRIS2 constellation to 348 satellites
- major2026-07-22FCC approves second C-band auction, clearing 160 MHz of satellite spectrum
- notable2026-07-21Poland boosts IRIS2 satellite contribution to 656 million euros
- notable2026-07-09Sonatel upgrades Gandoul teleport with 16 Eutelsat OneWeb antennas
- notable2026-07-06Eutelsat files with FCC for new 528-satellite Next LEO constellation
timeline
- 20262026-01-12Eutelsat orders 340 more OneWeb satellites from Airbus for Gen 2 constellation (source, as of 2026-07-05)
- 20232023-09Eutelsat completes merger with OneWeb, forming Eutelsat Group (per Payload) (source, as of 2026-07-05)
- 20222022-03OneWeb signs launch services agreement with SpaceX (per Payload) (source, as of 2026-07-05)
- 20202020-11-20UK government and Bharti Global complete acquisition of OneWeb (source, as of 2026-07-05)
- 2020-03OneWeb files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (source, as of 2026-07-05)
- 20192019-02-27OneWeb launches its first six satellites aboard Soyuz (source, as of 2026-07-05)
sources
Includes data from Gunter's Space Page: doc_sdat/oneweb.htm
Includes data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC-BY.