~ Supplying advanced filter and diplexer assemblies for Eutelsat OneWeb Satellites’ payload systems ~
Leader in high-performance mmWave technologies for Space, Filtronic has been awarded a new contract to supply filter and diplexer assemblies to Airbus Defence and Space, supporting the production of additional satellites for Eutelsat OneWeb. The contract will see Filtronic deliver flight sets in 2026, as part of efforts to expand the OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.
Built by Airbus in Toulouse, these satellites will contribute to Eutelsat OneWeb’s mission of delivering global broadband connectivity. Eutelsat OneWeb, formed in 2023 through the merger of Eutelsat Communications and OneWeb, is the world’s first fully integrated satellite operator combining geostationary orbit (GEO) and LEO satellite technologies.
This next phase of satellite production builds on the legacy of the Airbus-OneWeb collaboration, which has already delivered more than 600 satellites to orbit as part of the OneWeb constellation.
Filtronic’s role in this programme involves the design, development and qualification of the filter and diplexer assemblies, which will be integrated into the payloads of the new satellites.
The new assemblies are engineered to meet the rigorous requirements of the space environment, ensuring performance and reliability for a wide range of communication applications.
“This project aligns with our strategy to expand capabilities in the space sector, and highlights our considerable sector credentials.” said Nat Edington, Chief Executive Officer at Filtronic. “Filtronic is already a technology leader in ground-based satellite communications systems, and this contract reflects our expanding reach into satellite payload systems.”
Drawing on its experience in high-volume precision manufacturing, Filtronic will produce the assemblies in-house at its advanced facilities in the North East of England, maintaining the high standards required for space applications.
The company will also oversee the qualification process to ensure compliance with space environment specifications.
For more information about Filtronic’s range of components and solutions for space applications, visit the website here. Alternatively, you can speak to a member of the team on +44 (0)1740 618 800.
