OneWeb Satellites is pioneering new value propositions in space. As OneWeb’s industrial partner, we’re leading the design and manufacturing of its fleet of satellites. This initial production of 900 satellites is planned for launch into low Earth orbit beginning in 2018, to deliver affordable Internet access globally.
OneWeb Satellites is a joint venture between OneWeb and Airbus, the world’s second largest space company to manufacture low-cost, ultra- high performing satellites at high-volumes. We're in a unique position to significantly impact the space industry by investing in core capabilities that will secure our competitive advantage in spacecraft production. OneWeb Satellites stands above through our ability to continuously iterate on the design of satellites, as well as to launch new satellites faster than ever before. We’re creating hundreds of highly skilled manufacturing and engineering jobs, as well as thousands more throughout our broad supplier base.