The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is poised to launch 36 low-earth orbit satellites for the UK-based OneWeb this month. This will mark the completion of the first-generation constellation for the ambitious project aimed at providing internet access worldwide through space.
"Exciting news from India as we confirm the encapsulation of our 36 satellites ahead of OneWebLaunch18; our final launch which will complete our Gen 1 constellation," OneWeb said on Twitter.
Massimiliano Ladovaz, the Chief Technology Officer of OneWeb, tweeted that the target date for the launch is March 26th.
OneWeb is a private satellite communications company with India's Bharti Enterprises as a major investor and shareholder. This launch is a part of their mission to provide affordable high-speed internet access to everyone, especially in remote and rural areas.
The 36 satellites of OneWeb reached India on February 16 from the satellite manufacturing unit in Florida for integration with the Launch Vehicle Mark III.
In October of last year, ISRO achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching the first set of 36 OneWeb satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This launch marked the entry of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III) into the global commercial launch service market.
Network Access Associates Limited, the company behind OneWeb, has signed two launch service contracts with NewSpace India, a central public sector enterprise under the Department of Space. These agreements signify a significant step in advancing India's position in the global space industry.
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"Exciting news from India as we confirm the encapsulation of our 36 satellites ahead of OneWebLaunch18; our final launch which will complete our Gen 1 constellation," OneWeb said on Twitter.
Exciting news from India as we confirm the encapsulation of our 36 satellites ahead of #OneWebLaunch18; our final launch which will complete our Gen 1 constellation.
Thanks to our OneWebbers on site, as well as our colleagues at @isro and @NSIL_India ๐ฎ๐ณ pic.twitter.com/cshWJCq5Rb
โ OneWeb (@OneWeb) March 15, 2023
Massimiliano Ladovaz, the Chief Technology Officer of OneWeb, tweeted that the target date for the launch is March 26th.
17 launches done .. now we need the last one for Global coverage ..@isro @NSIL_India ๐ฎ๐ณ you are next ! Target date is March 26th Go @OneWeb ๐๐๐
โ Massimiliano Ladovaz (@M_Ladovaz) March 10, 2023
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OneWeb is a private satellite communications company with India's Bharti Enterprises as a major investor and shareholder. This launch is a part of their mission to provide affordable high-speed internet access to everyone, especially in remote and rural areas.
The 36 satellites of OneWeb reached India on February 16 from the satellite manufacturing unit in Florida for integration with the Launch Vehicle Mark III.
In October of last year, ISRO achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching the first set of 36 OneWeb satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This launch marked the entry of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III) into the global commercial launch service market.
Network Access Associates Limited, the company behind OneWeb, has signed two launch service contracts with NewSpace India, a central public sector enterprise under the Department of Space. These agreements signify a significant step in advancing India's position in the global space industry.
Also read: ISRO gears up for controlled re-entry of decommissioned satellite MT1
First Published:ย Mar 15, 2023 8:52 PM IST
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