Construction took place on March 25 at 02:47 GMT. OneWeb satellites detached from the rocket and were delivered in nine batches over a 3 hour 51 minute period with signal pickups on all 36 satellites tested.
This is the second in a five-launch program that will enable OneWeb’s connectivity solution to reach all areas north of 50-degree latitude by mid-2021, with service ready to begin before the end of years, bringing OneWeb’s ability to connect millions of users into the northern hemisphere. These services cover the United Kingdom, Alaska, Northern Europe, Greenland, Iceland, the Arctic Oceans and Canada, and will be installed before the end of the year. OneWeb then plans to provide global service in 2022.
Niall Masterson, Said OneWeb CEO: “This is the second series of our ‘Five to 50’ series and represents a key moment in the return of OneWeb. The next release in the series is scheduled for the end of April, while we continue OneWeb rises to the challenge of our mission to connect everyone, everywhere, at all times, with the support of shareholders in particular, we connect the world. “
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng ris: “This latest launch is another boost for OneWeb and their ambitious plans to connect people and businesses around the world to fast and reliable broadband.
“Our support for OneWeb puts the UK at the forefront of the latest advances in space technology and demonstrates our commitment to growth. Britain competitive advantage in this area. “
In March of 2021, OneWeb made its first network demonstrations to the US Government and will be distributing additional display tools and demo centers in locations such as: UK, Alaska, Maryland and more.
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About OneWeb
OneWeb is a global communications network powered by space, with headquarters London, enabling connectivity for governments, businesses, and communities. It implements a constellation of Orbit Low Earth satellites with a network of global gateway stations and a range of consumer frontiers to provide an affordable, fast, high-bandwidth and low-latency communications service, tied to the future of IoT and access to 5G for everyone, everywhere. Find out more at http://www.oneweb.world
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