Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies to offer Iridium Certus and STL® Services to the U.S. Government
Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies (EACOWT) announced a partnership with Iridium Communications (IRDM) to provide Iridium Certus® and Satellite Time and Location services to U.S. government customers. The partnership combines Eutelsat OneWeb's high-speed Ku-band network of 600+ LEO satellites with Iridium's L-band services, offering enhanced GNSS-resilient connectivity solutions. The integrated service will deliver reliable positioning, navigation, and timing information for mission-critical operations in GNSS-challenged environments. Services will be available through U.S. Space Force Proliferated Low Earth Orbit contracts.
Eutelsat America Corp. e OneWeb Technologies (EACOWT) hanno annunciato una partnership con Iridium Communications (IRDM) per fornire servizi Iridium Certus® e di Tempo e Posizionamento Satellitare ai clienti del governo statunitense. La partnership combina la rete ad alta velocità Ku-band di Eutelsat OneWeb, composta da oltre 600 satelliti LEO, con i servizi L-band di Iridium, offrendo soluzioni di connettività potenziate e resistenti al GNSS. Il servizio integrato fornirà informazioni affidabili su posizionamento, navigazione e temporizzazione per operazioni critiche in ambienti problematici per il GNSS. I servizi saranno disponibili attraverso i contratti della U.S. Space Force per orbite basse proliferate.
Eutelsat America Corp. y OneWeb Technologies (EACOWT) anunciaron una asociación con Iridium Communications (IRDM) para proporcionar servicios de Iridium Certus® y de Tiempo y Localización Satelital a los clientes del gobierno de EE.UU. La asociación combina la red de alta velocidad en banda Ku de Eutelsat OneWeb, que cuenta con más de 600 satélites LEO, con los servicios en banda L de Iridium, ofreciendo soluciones de conectividad mejoradas y resistentes al GNSS. El servicio integrado proporcionará información confiable sobre posicionamiento, navegación y sincronización para operaciones críticas en entornos desafiantes para el GNSS. Los servicios estarán disponibles a través de contratos de la U.S. Space Force para órbitas bajas proliferadas.
Eutelsat America Corp.와 OneWeb Technologies (EACOWT)는 Iridium Communications (IRDM)과 제휴하여 미국 정부 고객에게 Iridium Certus® 및 위성 시간 및 위치 서비스를 제공한다고 발표했습니다. 이 파트너십은 Eutelsat OneWeb의 600개 이상의 LEO 위성으로 구성된 초고속 Ku 대역 네트워크와 Iridium의 L 대역 서비스를 결합하여 GNSS에 강한 연결 솔루션을 제공합니다. 통합 서비스는 GNSS에 도전적인 환경에서 임무의 필수 작업을 위한 신뢰할 수 있는 위치, 내비게이션 및 타이밍 정보를 제공합니다. 이 서비스는 미국 우주군의 분산 저궤도 계약을 통해 제공될 것입니다.
Eutelsat America Corp. et OneWeb Technologies (EACOWT) ont annoncé un partenariat avec Iridium Communications (IRDM) pour fournir des services Iridium Certus® et de Temps et Localisation par satellite aux clients du gouvernement américain. Ce partenariat combine le réseau à haute vitesse en bande Ku d'Eutelsat OneWeb, composé de plus de 600 satellites LEO, avec les services en bande L d'Iridium, offrant des solutions de connectivité améliorées et résilientes au GNSS. Le service intégré fournira des informations fiables sur le positionnement, la navigation et le chronométrage pour des opérations critiques dans des environnements confrontés à des défis GNSS. Les services seront disponibles par le biais des contrats de la U.S. Space Force pour des orbites basses proliférées.
Eutelsat America Corp. und OneWeb Technologies (EACOWT) haben eine Partnerschaft mit Iridium Communications (IRDM) angekündigt, um Iridium Certus®- und Satellitenzeit- und Standortdienste für US-Regierungskunden bereitzustellen. Die Partnerschaft verbindet das Hochgeschwindigkeits-Ku-Band-Netzwerk von Eutelsat OneWeb, das aus über 600 LEO-Satelliten besteht, mit den L-Band-Diensten von Iridium und bietet verbesserte, GNSS-resistente Konnektivitätslösungen. Der integrierte Service wird zuverlässige Informationen zur Positionsbestimmung, Navigation und Zeitmessung für operationskritische Einsätze in GNSS-anfälligen Umgebungen liefern. Die Dienste werden über die Verträge der U.S. Space Force für proliferierte Low Earth Orbit-Betrieb bereitgestellt.
- Strategic partnership expanding service offerings to U.S. government market
- Access to government contracts through U.S. Space Force P-LEO
- Enhanced service portfolio combining LEO Ku-Band and L-band solutions
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This strategic partnership marks a significant advancement in satellite communications capabilities for U.S. government operations. The combination of Eutelsat OneWeb's high-speed Ku-band network with Iridium's L-band services creates a robust dual-network solution that addresses critical vulnerabilities in current satellite communications systems.
The integration of 600+ LEO satellites with Iridium's STL service provides essential redundancy for PNT services, particularly valuable when GPS systems are compromised. This dual-network approach significantly enhances communication reliability in contested environments, offering speeds and resilience levels previously unattainable with single-network solutions.
The P-LEO contract vehicle makes this technology readily accessible to government customers, positioning EACOWT to capture a larger share of the growing government satellite communications market.
This partnership addresses critical national security requirements for resilient communications and PNT capabilities. The integration creates a multi-layer defense against communication disruptions and GPS denial attacks, increasingly important in modern military operations.
The solution's ability to maintain connectivity in GNSS-challenged environments provides tactical advantages for military operations, while the dual-network architecture ensures continuity of operations even if one system is compromised. The P-LEO contract framework suggests strong government backing and potential for substantial long-term revenue streams from defense sector customers.
EACOWT will now offer an enhanced GNSS-resilient Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ku-Band/L-band solution by adding Iridium Certus and Iridium STL services to its portfolio of government services. The solution will enable EACOWT to offer resilient connectivity, alongside out-of-band management solutions for remote terminals.
Leveraging the combined power of Eutelsat OneWeb's high-speed Ku-band network of 600+ LEO satellites for primary service, along with the ultra-reliable, truly global and weather-resilient L-band Iridium Certus LEO companion service,
"Mission critical operations require continuous connectivity, along with precise and reliable positioning and navigational awareness. Our customers demand uninterrupted communications regardless of their terrain, environment or GPS availability. We are thrilled to add Iridium's capabilities to deliver the most resilient LEO communications solutions, available even in highly contested environments," said Kevin Steen, president and CEO of Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies.
"For years, our customers have been demanding greater diversity and resiliency in support of their operations. The combination of our highly resilient and reliable Iridium Certus and STL services, coupled with EACOWT's robust, high-speed, low-latency solution, is a significant step forward in addressing the needs of the
EACOWT is a leading provider of satellite services for the
These groundbreaking services will be accessible to
About Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies
Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies Inc are a commercial satellite communications (SATCOM) services provider, offering resilient fixed and mobile solutions to the
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