OneWeb Technologies, Hughes Awarded US Space Force Contract for LEO Services

OneWeb Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of OneWeb, and Hughes Network Systems, have each been awarded significant contracts by the US Space Force. OneWeb Technologies has secured a 10-year Commercial Satellite Communications Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (p-LEO) contract, while Hughes Network Systems has been granted a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite-based services.

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OneWeb Technologies

OneWeb Technologies, known for providing high-speed, low latency, and secure satellite network solutions, has secured the p-LEO contract from the US Space Force. Valued at up to USD 900 million, this 10-year contract underscores the company’s position as a trusted government solutions partner and a key player in the rapidly evolving field of satellite communications, said OneWeb Technologies.

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Hughes Network Systems’ Contract

In a separate announcement, Hughes Network Systems, a subsidiary of EchoStar and a satellite technology company, stated that it has secured a five-year IDIQ contract with a potential value of up to USD 900 million. According to Hughes, this contract facilitates the US Department of Defense, federal agencies, and international coalition partners to procure fully managed, low-latency LEO services from Hughes. Hughes stated that these services leverage capacity on two constellations: OneWeb and EchoStar Lyra.

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Advancing Government Communications

“OneWeb Technologies aims to simplify satellite communications for enterprise and government users by moving their data in bulk – more rapidly, reliably, and securely,” said OneWeb Technologies.