Mitsubishi Heavy H3 to launch Eutelsat satellites from 2027

French satellite operator becomes second commercial customer

20240919 H3 Rocket in Feb 2024

A Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3 rocket launch from the Tanegashima Space Center in February. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)

MITSURU OBE, Nikkei Asia chief business news correspondent

TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will launch multiple satellites for French satellite operator Eutelsat, securing the second commercial customer for its new H3 launch vehicle in a major boost to the Japanese company's campaign to become a viable player in the commercial launch business.

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