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February 27 at 00:37 UTC (February 26 at 21:37 local time/February 27 at 03:37 Moscow time)
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https://ria.ru/20190215/1550896393.html

Looks like RIA confused the timezones. CSG says February 26 at 21:37 UTC (6:37 pm local time):

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27.02.2019 00:37:00 (Moscow time)---->21:37
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February 19, 2019 

Arianespace to orbit the first six satellites of the OneWeb constellation

For its second mission of the year — and the initial flight in 2019 with the Soyuz medium launcher — Arianespace will perform the first launch for the OneWeb constellation.

By operating this maiden flight, out of 21 launches on behalf of the global satellite operator, Arianespace participates in the fulfilment of its customer’s ultimate ambition: providing Internet access for everyone, everywhere.

This mission will bring the number of constellation satellites orbited by Arianespace to 109, which shows a remarkable ability to deploy any type of constellation with its current and future family of launchers.

The Launch Readiness Review (LRR) will take place on Monday, February 25, 2019 in Kourou to authorize the start of operations for the final countdown.

Flight VS21, the 21st Soyuz mission from the Guiana Space Center, will put six OneWeb F6 satellites for U.S operator OneWeb into a circular low Earth orbit at 1,000 km. (close to their operational orbit), along with four Mass Flight Simulators (MFS) that will not be separated from the launcher’s dispenser system.

OneWeb’s mission is to deliver global communications through a next-generation satellite constellation that will bring seamless connectivity to everyone, everywhere. With its system deployed, the OneWeb constellation will enable user terminals capable of offering 3G, LTE, 5G and Wi-Fi coverage, giving high-speed access around the world – by air, sea and land.

Composed of approximately 650 satellites, OneWeb initial constellation will be orbited by Arianespace using 21 Soyuz launchers operated through 2020 from Kourou in French Guiana, Baikonur in Kazakhstan, and Vostochy in Russia.

OneWeb Satellites – a joint-venture between OneWeb and Airbus Defence and Space – is the prime contractor of the constellation. RUAG Space AB, on the other hand, is in charge of the development and production of the innovative

dispenser system that will carry the six satellites and the four Mass Flight Simulators aboard Flight VS21. As for APCO Technologies, it is responsible for designing and building the four Mass Flight Simulators.

For further information, download the Flight VS21 Launch Kit by clicking here: http://www.arianespace.com/press-kits/

To watch a live, high-speed online transmission of the launch (including commentary in French and English from the launch site), go to arianespace.com or to youtube.com/arianespace on February 26, 2019, beginning 20 minutes before liftoff.

http://www.arianespace.com/press-release/arianespace-to-orbit-the-first-six-satellites-of-the-oneweb-constellation/
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Most likely, the launch will be postponed to a later date.

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Flight VS21: Soyuz – OneWeb F6: New launch date


 February 23, 2019

 Based on the positive results of analyses performed with Russian space authorities responsible for a Soyuz launch performed from Baikonur Cosmodrome on February 21, 2019, Arianespace has taken the decision to resume preparations for its Flight VS21 OneWeb F6 mission at the Guiana Space Center.

 The launch vehicle, along with the satellites, will be transferred to the launch zone today, February 23, enabling the flight to take place on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

 Liftoff is scheduled at exactly:
•4:37 p.m., in Washington, D.C.
•6:37 p.m., in Kourou, French Guiana
•21h37 Universal Time (UTC)
•10:37 p.m., in Paris
•0:37 a.m., in Moscow on February 28, 2019
•6:37 a.m., in Tokyo on February 28, 2019.

The launch readiness review will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 to authorize the final countdown.
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Roll-out

https://twitter.com/Rogozin/status/1099238760091406341

What do the different colors of the stars mean on the transporter erector?

Edit: Sometimes I'm blind, only the 10th and the 20th launch. So it has no meaning.
« Last Edit: 02/23/2019 04:16 pm by GWR64 »

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https://twitter.com/arianespaceceo/status/1099328115086581760

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#Soyuz has reached the launch zone for #Arianespace’s second mission of 2019 (and its first this year using the medium-lift vehicle). Preparations are continuing for February 27 liftoff from the Spaceport in French Guiana! #VS21 @OneWeb @OneWebSatellit1

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Roll-out

https://twitter.com/Rogozin/status/1099238760091406341

What do the different colors of the stars mean on the transporter erector?

Edit: Sometimes I'm blind, only the 10th and the 20th launch. So it has no meaning.
White means successful launch but cannot confirm  if the same tradition applies.

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https://twitter.com/arianespaceceo/status/1099604071982555136

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Successful operations yesterday! 👏 @OneWeb Satellites are now on our #Soyuz launch vehicle. Lift-off coming soon ! 🚀 Go OneWeb! Go !🛰🛰🛰🛰🛰🛰

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