Eutelsat OneWeb ConstellationLive OneWeb Satellite Tracker

OneWeb has approximately 648 satellites in its operational constellation, orbiting at around 1,200 km altitude in near-polar orbits (87.9° inclination). The constellation was completed in 2023 following a restart after the company's 2020 bankruptcy. Check the live dashboard at the top of this page for the current count.

OneWeb operates ~648 satellites at 1,200 km targeting enterprise, maritime, aviation and government customers via partner networks. Starlink has 9,800+ satellites at 480–560 km targeting consumers directly. OneWeb has higher latency (~50–70 ms vs ~25–50 ms) but provides stronger polar coverage due to its 87.9° inclination. See our full comparison for detailed analysis.

Yes. OneWeb filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2020 after failing to secure funding during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was acquired by a consortium of the UK Government and Bharti Global later that year, allowing launches to resume. In September 2023, French satellite operator Eutelsat completed a merger with OneWeb, forming Eutelsat OneWeb — combining geostationary and LEO capabilities.

OneWeb satellites orbit at approximately 1,200 km altitude — significantly higher than Starlink (480–560 km) or the ISS (~420 km). This higher altitude means each satellite covers a larger ground footprint but with slightly higher signal latency. The near-polar 87.9° inclination ensures coverage of the Arctic and high-latitude regions.

OneWeb satellites can be seen with the naked eye, though they are generally fainter than Starlink (magnitude ~5–7 vs ~3–5 for Starlink). They are most visible shortly after launch when still in close formation, or during dawn/dusk passes when sunlight reflects off their solar arrays. Use the pass prediction tools on Orbital Radar to find upcoming passes.

OneWeb is now part of the Eutelsat Group following the September 2023 merger. Major shareholders include Bharti Global (the largest shareholder), the French state (via Bpifrance), and the UK Government. The combined entity operates traditional geostationary satellites alongside OneWeb's LEO broadband constellation.

OneWeb and Starlink target different market segments. OneWeb focuses on enterprise, government, maritime, and aviation connectivity through partner networks and large terminals. Starlink targets direct-to-consumer broadband with smaller, cheaper dishes. There is some overlap in enterprise markets, but the two constellations are architecturally different and serve different needs.

OneWeb provides near-global coverage with particular strength at high latitudes (Arctic and Antarctic) due to its 87.9° near-polar inclination. Coverage quality depends on proximity to ground stations (teleports), since OneWeb uses a bent-pipe architecture — signals must reach both a satellite and a ground gateway. Use the coverage comparison on this page to see how it compares to Starlink at your location.