Her Majesty's Government, Bharti Global, a mobile operator, and Hughes Network Systems, a broadband satellite networks and services provider, completed the acquisition of OneWeb, a broadband mega constellation startup for $1bn. Hughes contributed $50m to the consortium. “I am looking forward to helping the OneWeb team deliver and commercialise their vision to provide internet access across the globe. OneWeb has a strong social purpose to improve the world’s access to information, which I share. It has great talent, a compelling commercial opportunity, and is supported by committed and knowledgeable owners and investors.Our December launch puts the UK firmly in the global space business, alongside acknowledged Indian telecoms experts, Bharti Global. OneWeb will be a model for responsible co-operation in Space,” Neil Masterson, OneWeb CEO.