With a fleet of 26 geostationary satellites reaching two thirds of the world population, Eutelsat is Europe’s leading satellite operator and the third largest globally.

Eutelsat’s in-orbit resources comprise capacity on 26 satellites positioned in geostationary orbit between 15° West and 75° East. From these premium orbital positions, Eutelsat’s satellite fleet is able to serve two thirds of the globe, from the East Coast of North and South America through to the Asia-Pacific coast.

Control and operating activities are managed by the Group’s Rambouillet teleport in France, which is also equipped for post-launch positioning and station-keeping manoeuvres.

Management of the satellite fleet follows three guiding principles: anticipation, and the securing and expansion of our in-orbit resources. To do this, Eutelsat’s strategy is to anticipate the need to replace its operational satellites with bigger spacecraft. Satellites replaced before the end of their operational life become available to open up a new orbital position or consolidate an emerging position.

In parallel, the Group is pursuing a policy based on innovation aimed at extending satellite applications via the availability of new frequency bands or deployment on the ground.