Mexico: Cadena Tres signs Eutelsat distribution deal
Eutelsat has signed a distribution agreement with Cadena Tres, enhancing its presence in Mexico's broadcasting sector. This deal allows Cadena Tres, the third largest national TV network, to utilize the Eutelsat 117 West A satellite for reliable content delivery to over 130 DTT sites, ensuring millions of households access quality programming. José Ignacio González-Núñez emphasized the strategic importance of this partnership.
MDA Space awarded repeat antenna order by Airbus for OneWeb constellation extension
MDA Space has secured a contract from Airbus to design and manufacture over 1,320 antennas for the OneWeb LEO constellation extension. This order includes 880 Ka-band steerable antennas and 440 Ku-band user replacement antennas. Manufacturing will occur at MDA’s Montreal facility, reinforcing its role in the OneWeb supply chain amid ongoing satellite constellation expansions by Eutelsat.
Geographic Hotspots: Where Demand Is Accelerating
China and India are emerging as leaders in the Asia-Pacific satellite sector, projected to capture a 26.5% market share by mid-2026. Vodafone partnered with Amazon Leo for satellite backhaul in Africa, while Orange collaborates with AST SpaceMobile and Eutelsat for D2D services. The Arctic Corridor's satellite market is expected to reach $2.77 billion by 2026.