OneWeb wants to distribute 648 low-earth orbit satellites that would help beam broadband to rural areas with limited internet access. It currently has 428 satellites in orbit, which will now be combined with Eutelsat's 36-strong fleet of geostationary orbit satellites.Amazon'sThe company emerged from bankruptcy in 2020 with the help of the U.K. government, having burned through billions of dollars in venture capital.
"This combination accelerates our mission to deliver connectivity that will change lives at scale and create a fast growing, well-funded company which will continue to create significant value for our shareholders," Masterson said. The deal is subject to various regulatory approvals, including a strict national security clearance process in the U.K. It is expected to complete by the first half of 2023.
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