Verified Airbus press release, 12 January 2026
What it does not test. Does not establish the contract's price; the widely cited 2.56 billion dollar figure is a third party analyst estimate for Eutelsat's broader refurbishment programme, not a confirmed figure for this order.
How this item counts. Towards autonomy: it changes who made the parts. Binding 2 of 3 (agreed or funded), scale 3 of 3 (large), Verified counts in full: weight +6 of 36 possible. 340 sats shift to new Toulouse line, EU-made; contract awarded, price undisclosed. European Sovereignty Index