Eutelsat: order from Thales Alenia Space for a new reconfigurable satellite in orbit

Eutelsat has ordered a "new generation" satellite, reconfigurable in orbit, from Thales Alenia Space to meet the strong increase in demand for connectivity on the American continent, the satellite operator announced on Thursday, December 1. The Flexsat (for "flexible satellite") "will strengthen Eutelsat's in-orbit resources by offering more than 100 gigabits per second (Gb/s) of additional capacity," specified the press release.

"The Flexsat is the sixth satellite based on Space Inspire technology, and the sixth telecommunications satellite whose construction has been entrusted since the beginning of the year" to Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between the French Thales (67%) and Italian Leonardo (33%). Delivery is scheduled for 2026.