On February 12, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. local time (4:45 p.m. UTC, 5:45 p.m. CET), Arianespace successfully launched 32 Amazon Leo satellites with Ariane 64 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. The satellites were delivered to a low Earth orbit, at an altitude of approximately 465 km. The mission lasted 1 hour and 54 minutes, from lift-off to separation of all the satellites.

Under the agreement signed between 2Connect and Yettel Hungary, 2Connect provides Yettel with wholesale access to its broadband fixed infrastructure.

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Eutelsat and unconnected.org, a global non-profit organization focused on delivering “Meaningful Internet For All”, have entered into a partnership to expand access to community Wi-Fi across Africa leveraging Eutelsat’s EUTELSAT KONNECT high-throughput satellite.

Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership framework with Telesat, a leading global satellite operator based in Canada, to cooperate on the future delivery of low‑earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in Qatar and across key international markets.

MEASAT, Malaysia’s Rural Broadband Service Provider and healthcare technology company Mudah Healthtech are accelerating the expansion of the Sihat Xpress telehealth service.

Clarus Networks has been awarded a major 12-month contract to provide satellite connectivity, technical support, and centralised fleet network management for CalMac Ferries, the UK’s largest ferry operator.

Neo Space Group, a PIF company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial space services provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, to equip its Airbus A321 fleet with NSG Skywaves.

On February 12, 2026 local time, Arianespace will launch 32 Amazon Leo satellites with Ariane 64 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. The precise launch window will be announced in the coming weeks.

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