Forget Galileo! UK satellite firm snubs EU with 'strength of performance' in critical test

To date, OneWeb has launched 288 out of 648 satellites that will build the OneWeb constellation.

The company has also completed its Five to 50 mission earlier this summer, expanding the constellation’s coverage to Canada, Alaska and the UK.

Ms Gineste said: “Recently, we have signed distribution partnerships and MoUs for our technology with BT and AT&T, highlighting the appetite for OneWeb technology to be used as a solution in the race to connect remote areas.

She said: “In addition, the business is now fully funded following investment from the UK Government, Bharti Enterprises, Eutelsat and Hanwha, among others, and now has the required funding to launch its full Gen1 offering.

source: express.co.uk