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27/03/23 09:10 AM IST

ISRO successfully launches LVM3-M3/OneWeb with 36 satellites

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  • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said that the LVM3-M3/OneWeb India-2 mission was accomplished with all 36 satellites deployed into intended orbits.
About LVM3 satellite
  • The 36 first generation satellites weighing 5,805 kgs will be placed into a 450 kms circular orbit with an inclination of about 87.4 degree.
  • The LVM-III will deploy 36 satellites of the UK-based Network Access Associated Ltd (OneWeb) to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) recently.
  • The OneWeb Group Company has inked a contract with ISRO's commercial arm NewSpace India Ltd to launch 72 satellites into LEO. The first satellite deployment collaboration between the two organisations took place in October 2022 with ISRO launching 36 satellites of OneWeb.
  • OneWeb is a global communication network powered from space, enabling connectivity for governments and businesses.
  • OneWeb, which has Bharti Enterprises as a major investor, would be completing the first generation of LEO constellation with its 18th launch and third this year.
  • The launch vehicle mission would place the 36 first generation satellites weighing 5,805 kgs into a 450 kms circular orbit with an inclination of about 87.4 degree.
Source- Indian Express

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