SEGULA Technologies Partners With Airbus For OneWeb Satellite Mass Production

Through a strategic partnership with Airbus, SEGULA Technologies has established a competitive edge in the aerospace market by managing the full Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) of Eutelsat’s OneWeb satellites. This contract distinguishes SEGULA from traditional aerospace providers by proving its capability to transition from bespoke engineering to the high-cadence mass production required for modern satellite constellations. By securing this role, the group positions itself as a primary architect of European digital sovereignty, bridging the gap between current LEO capabilities and the upcoming IRIS² multi-orbital network.

Advancing Sovereignty Through Industrial Scale
The collaboration between Airbus and SEGULA Technologies focuses on the industrial ramp-up of the OneWeb constellation, which remains the only globally operational low-earth orbit (LEO) network of European origin. Located in the Toulouse space hub, this project serves as a critical precursor to the IRIS² program, scheduled for 2030. SEGULA’s involvement is a direct response to the increasing demand for secure, high-speed telecommunications infrastructure that reduces European reliance on non-continental providers.

A High-Cadence Approach to Aerospace Engineering
To address the complexities of mass-producing systems destined for an orbital altitude of 1,200 km, SEGULA Technologies has deployed a specialized workforce of approximately 50 engineers and managers. Unlike standard aerospace projects that often prioritize singular builds, this initiative utilizes a flexible industrial organization designed for high output. This expertise in industrialization allows the group to meet ambitious production rates, transforming the satellite manufacturing process into a streamlined, large-scale operation starting in 2026.

Strategic Infrastructure for Global Connectivity
The OneWeb satellites are more than just hardware; they are the foundational elements of a multi-orbital future. By managing the end-to-end integration and testing cycles, SEGULA Technologies ensures the continuity of European LEO services. This operational success establishes the group as a leading service provider capable of delivering complex space systems at scale, a key differentiator in a competitive landscape increasingly defined by the ability to deploy large-scale constellations rapidly and reliably.

Edited by Evgeny Churilov, Induportals Media - Adapted by AI.

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