Skynet 6A military satellite hits assembly milestone in UK

Skynet 6A military satellite hits assembly milestone in UK

The UK’s next-generation military communications satellite, Skynet 6A, has reached a critical milestone in its development, according to a news release from Airbus on 20 May 2025. The satellite, which is being built by Airbus at its Stevenage and Portsmouth facilities, has successfully completed the coupling of its communications and service modules at the National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) in Harwell, Oxfordshire. This marks the first time…

Skynet Satellite Reaches Major Milestone

The UK’s next-generation military communications satellite - Skynet 6A - has successfully completed the coupling of its communications and service modules.“This significant development in the program will allow Airbus to complete final baseline testing at our Stevenage site, followed by environmental testing back at NSTF later this year.” Ben Bridge, Airbus Defense and Space The spacecraft - designed and built at the Airbus Stevenage and Portsmo…