➀ The UK government invests €90 million in Eutelsat's €1.5 billion capital raise, joining France's APE and other investors to boost satellite communications capabilities;

➀ Post-transaction, the UK will hold a 10.89% stake in Eutelsat, reinforcing its commitment to space as a strategic asset for economic growth (£364 billion annual impact) and national security;

➂ Eutelsat CEO highlights the UK's historical role in OneWeb (acquired in 2022), emphasizing collaboration in Low Earth Orbit technology and sovereign control over critical infrastructure.