1977 to 1989 - The Early Years
Eutelsat’s creation reflects Europe’s ambition to develop an industry able to build, launch and operate satellites.

1990 to 2001 - Expanding reach and building a dynamic business
Geopolitical changes after the fall of the Berlin Wall transformed Eutelsat's original scope to serve customers in Western Europe.

2001 to 2010 - Growth and going public
In step with the liberalisation of the telecoms sector, Eutelsat’s assets and activities were transferred from the intergovernmental organisation into a private company in July 2001.

2010 onwards - Market leadership
Today, Eutelsat is widely recognised as one of the most innovative and service-led operators in the commercial satellite business.