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OneWeb confirmed the successful deployment and contact of 36 satellites launched by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota, India. Lift-off took place on Sunday, 26 March 2023 at 9:00am local time. OneWeb\u2019s satellites separated successfully from the rocket and were dispensed in nine phases over a period of 1 hour and 14 minutes, with signal acquisition on all 36 satellites confirmed.<\/p>\n
This is OneWeb\u2019s 18th launch, its third this year, bringing the total of OneWeb\u2019s constellation to 618 satellites. The OneWeb constellation design calls for 588 satellites for global coverage and additional satellites are planned for resiliency and redundancy. Thanks to today\u2019s successful launch the constellation is in place to soon deliver global services. By the year-end, OneWeb will be ready to roll out global coverage, enhancing its existing connectivity solutions that are already live in regions north of 50-degrees latitude as it brings new areas online by partnering with leading providers.<\/p>\n
This mission marks OneWeb\u2019s second satellite deployment from India, highlighting the strong partnership with NSIL and ISRO and OneWeb\u2019s commitment to provide connectivity across the length and breadth of India. Once activated, OneWeb\u2019s coverage solutions will bring secured connectivity to enterprises, towns, villages, municipalities and schools, including the most remote areas across the country. <\/p>\n
Sunil Bharti Mittal, Executive Chairman of OneWeb, said: \u201cIn my work I have seen the power of connectivity to bring benefits to all, wherever they are. Yet half the world\u2019s population does not have access to fast, reliable connectivity. Today\u2019s launch represents a major step towards closing the digital divide. OneWeb\u2019s global constellation will play a pivotal role in realising this dream.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am particularly proud that OneWeb has crossed the threshold to be able to provide its global coverage in India, a country whose ambitions in enhancing Space-based connectivity are being driven by New Space India and ISRO. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India\u2019s target to significantly expand access to high-speed internet connectivity is vital, and OneWeb is grateful for all the support and is delighted to be playing its part. Overall, this is an incredibly exciting time for the satellite connectivity industry, and I am delighted that the UK and India are at the forefront of developments.”<\/p>\n
\u201cI would like to thank colleagues, our partners, vendors, investors and customers who have realised the potential of OneWeb and made this launch possible. I am incredibly excited for the future of OneWeb and the opportunity its connectivity services provide to communities globally.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shri. Somanath S, Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, ISRO, commented: \u201cThis launch is very important milestone for ISRO as we demonstrated the successful launch of second consecutive commercial payload of OneWeb. This valued customer trusted our capability and we have proved it in a very short span of time. This launch has created a new record in the Indian space history. With this launch of LVM3, through the New Space India Ltd, ISRO is confident of handling many more such launches on demand for both LEO and GEO mission in the future. I wish OneWeb a great success in globalizing the completed constellation.<\/p>\n
Radhakrishnan D, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NewSpace India Limited, said: \u201cSuccessful injection of 36 OneWeb Gen-1 satellites from UK by LVM3 today, is an extremely proud moment for NSIL and the entire ISRO fraternity. NSIL, would like to thank M\/s OneWeb for believing in our capabilities and giving us this important opportunity to undertake the mission. We are doubly happy, as this mission would mark the accomplishment of full constellation and commencement of commercial broadband services globally by M\/s OneWeb. NSIL look forward to be associated with M\/s OneWeb not only in the area of providing Launch solutions but also in several other business endeavours that would benefit both companies. We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the entire OneWeb\u2019s technical and management team.”<\/p>\n
UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Michelle Donelan said: \u201cThe completion of the LEO constellation is hugely significant both for OneWeb and the UK\u2019s wider sector.”<\/p>\n
\u201cWe invested in OneWeb\u2019s vision to bridge the global digital divide, and our burgeoning space sector is transforming the UK into the perfect base for like-minded companies to realise their stratospheric potential.<\/p>\n
Neil Masterson, Chief Executive of OneWeb, added: \u201cThis is the most significant milestone in the history of OneWeb, as we reach the satellites needed for global coverage. Over several years we have remained focused on our commitment to deliver coverage solutions for the customers and communities that need it most. With today\u2019s satellite deployment, facilitated by our expert team and our partners at ISRO and NSIL, we are realising this central ambition. <\/p>\n
\u201cI would like to pay tribute to all of my colleagues at OneWeb who have driven our rapid momentum and progress over recent years. It is thanks to them that we will be able to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity around the world later this year.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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