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Airbus completes first UK coupling of Skynet 6A military satellite

Airbus said its Skynet 6A military satellite completed coupling of its communications and service modules at the UK's National Satellite Test Facility, the first time a large GEO satellite has been coupled domestically. Entry into service is due in 2027.

Verified AI-drafted Airbus press release, 20 May 2025

What it does not test. It does not show the satellite has launched or entered service, only that this assembly milestone was reached.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

How this item was made. Drafted by an AI system (Claude (Anthropic)) from the source cited above and published under the editor’s responsibility without a person reading it first. How the record is made

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