Key Points of ISRO OneWeb Satellites Launch:
- ISRO is preparing to launch 36 low-earth orbit satellites for UK-based company OneWeb to provide affordable high-speed internet access worldwide through space.
- The 36 satellites arrived in India on February 16 from Florida, and integration with the Launch Vehicle Mark III is underway.
- OneWeb’s final launch, OneWebLaunch18, will complete the first-generation constellation, providing worldwide internet access.
- India’s Bharti Enterprises is a major investor and shareholder in OneWeb.
- The launch is scheduled for March 26th, according to Massimiliano Ladovaz, the Chief Technology Officer of OneWeb.
- The successful launch of the first set of 36 OneWeb satellites in October 2022 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 Newpace India, advancing India’s position in the global space industry.
Details of ISRO OneWeb Satellites Launch:
OneWeb’s First-Generation Satellite Constellation Set to Complete with ISRO Launch
OneWeb mission to provide affordable high-speed internet access worldwide through space is set to take a major leap forward this month, a the Indian pace Research Organization (ISRO) prepares to launch 36 low-earth orbit satellites for the UK-based company. The 36 satellites arrived in India on February 16 from the satellite manufacturing unit in Florida, and integration with the Launch Vehicle Mark III is underway.
With India’ Bharti Enterprises a a major investor and shareholder, OneWeb’ final launch, OneWebLaunch18, will complete the first-generation constellation, providing worldwide internet access. “Exciting news from India as we confirm the encapsulation of our 36 satellites ahead of OneWebLaunch18,” OneWeb announced on Twitter.
The Chief Technology Officer of OneWeb, Massimiliano Ladovaz, tweeted that the launch is scheduled for March 26th. The successful launch of the first set of 36 OneWeb satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in October 2022 marked the entry of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III) into the global commercial launch service market.
Network Access Associates, the company behind OneWeb, ha signed two launch service contracts with Newpace India, a central public sector enterprise under the Department of Space, advancing India’ position in the global space industry. This latest launch represents a significant milestone in OneWeb’ goal of providing affordable internet access to everyone, especially in remote and rural areas.
About ISRO:
Headquartered in Bangalore, ISRO is India’s national space agency. It operates under the Department of Space (DOS), which is overseen by the Prime Minister of India. The Chairman of ISRO serves as the executive of DOS.
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