Author Topic: Eutelsat OneWeb: Constellation - General Thread (Read 682279 times)

erv · « **Reply #1240 on:** 05/06/2021 12:29 pm »

Quote from: Rondaz on 05/06/2021 10:55 am

Work on the Soyuz-2.1b rocket started at Vostochny

05/06/2021 09:45

A joint crew of specialists from the Vostochny Space Center (a branch of the Center for Operation of Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Facilities) and the Progress Rocket and Space Center (part of the Roscosmos State Corporation) carried out operations to transfer the “package” ( first and second stages) of the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle to the workplace in preparation for testing.

In the near future, the calculation will begin pneumatic and electrical testing of the product. On the same day, the specialists of the Vostochny Space Center ensured the transportation of the nose fairing flaps from the launch vehicle assembly and test case to the spacecraft case for further assembly.

Upper stage "Fregat" for this mission is at the refueling station at the refueling and neutralization station. Refueling works in accordance with the schedule will take place until May 13, 2021. All work is carried out in preparation for the launch of the fourth batch of 36 OneWeb spacecraft from the Vostochny cosmodrome, which is scheduled for May 2021.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/30972/

As I happen to have some knowledge of Russian language, I thought to comment on this "calculation" thing (bolded by me) you often see in those apparently auto-translated news articles and might be wondering what it is. Actually they mean "staff" or "crew" - one of the ways Russians say it (usually with regard to military or related), indeed is the same word as "calculation" so no wonder the translator mixes it up.

Coopman0 · « **Reply #1241 on:** 05/06/2021 12:30 pm »

Quote from: erv on 05/06/2021 12:29 pm

Quote from: Rondaz on 05/06/2021 10:55 am
Work on the Soyuz-2.1b rocket started at Vostochny

05/06/2021 09:45

A joint crew of specialists from the Vostochny Space Center (a branch of the Center for Operation of Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Facilities) and the Progress Rocket and Space Center (part of the Roscosmos State Corporation) carried out operations to transfer the “package” ( first and second stages) of the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle to the workplace in preparation for testing.

In the near future, the calculation will begin pneumatic and electrical testing of the product. On the same day, the specialists of the Vostochny Space Center ensured the transportation of the nose fairing flaps from the launch vehicle assembly and test case to the spacecraft case for further assembly.

Upper stage "Fregat" for this mission is at the refueling station at the refueling and neutralization station. Refueling works in accordance with the schedule will take place until May 13, 2021. All work is carried out in preparation for the launch of the fourth batch of 36 OneWeb spacecraft from the Vostochny cosmodrome, which is scheduled for May 2021.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/30972/

As I happen to have some knowledge of Russian language, I thought to comment on this "calculation" thing (bolded by me) you often see in those apparently auto-translated news articles and might be wondering what it is. Actually they mean "staff" or "crew" - one of the ways Russians say it (usually with regard to military or related), indeed is the same word as "calculation" so no wonder the translator mixes it up.

That makes much more sense. Thanks

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Rondaz · « **Reply #1242 on:** 05/07/2021 02:41 am »

he Soyuz-2.1b rocket prelaunch tests to begin at #Vostochny Cosmodrome. The team will begin pneumatic and electrical testing of the rocket.

All work is carried out in preparation for the fourth 36 @OneWeb spacecraft launch, scheduled for May 2021.

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1390230402057613313

Rondaz · « **Reply #1243 on:** 05/07/2021 11:16 am »

The fourth batch of OneWeb devices arrived at Vostochny

05/07/2021 07:45

36 OneWeb spacecraft arrived at the Ignatievo airport (Blagoveshchensk) on an An-124-100 aircraft. Specialists of the Vostochny Space Center (a branch of the Center for Operation of Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Facilities, part of the Roscosmos State Corporation) delivered the space cargo to the cosmodrome.

Today, May 7, 2021, they began preparations for the launch planned for May using Russian launch vehicles: the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle (manufactured by the Progress Rocket and Space Center) with the Fregat upper stage (manufactured by Nauchno- production association named after S.A. Lavochkin).

Today, the constellation of OneWeb satellites in low Earth orbit numbers 182 spacecraft, with hundreds of others planned to be launched. The upcoming launch should bring the number of OneWeb spacecraft in orbit to 218. OneWeb LEO satellites are designed to provide terrestrial consumers with high-speed Internet directly via satellite communications.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/30982/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1244 on:** 05/07/2021 11:18 am »

Two launch vehicles were sent to the Vostochny cosmodrome

05/07/2021 08:24

On the night of May 6-7, 2021, a train with blocks of two Soyuz-2 launch vehicles was sent to the Vostochny cosmodrome in the Amur Region from the Progress Rocket and Space Center (Samara, part of the Roscosmos State Corporation) »Stage 1b. These rockets are designed to launch several batches of British spacecraft from the satellite company OneWeb.

The Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle was created at the Progress RCC and is a modification of the Soyuz-2. Compared to version 1a, it has an engine with increased energy characteristics in the third stage. The Soyuz-2.1b has higher launch accuracy, stability and controllability than the previous version, and an increased payload mass.

Liquid-propellant rocket engines RD-107A and RD-108A are used at the first and second stages of the launch vehicle, and at the third stage, the four-chamber RD-0124. With the help of RD-107 and RD-108 developments of the Scientific and Production Association "Energomash" named after academician V.P. Glushko (part of Roskosmos) reliably ensures the implementation of the domestic program of manned flights and spacecraft launch. To date, work has been carried out to modernize the basic RD-107 engines for the first stage and RD-108 engines for the second stage - 18 modifications for various programs.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/30984/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1245 on:** 05/07/2021 02:33 pm »

A batch of 36 @OneWeb spacecraft arrived at the Ignatievo airport on an An-124-100 aircraft

Specialists of the #Vostochny Space Center delivered the cargo to the cosmodrome. Today the prelaunch spacecraft preparations began for the launch:

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1390587699292217344

Rondaz · « **Reply #1246 on:** 05/08/2021 04:45 am »

On Tuesday, our incredible Florida team loaded up our satellites to be transported to Vostochny for our seventh launch. We’re grateful to have dedicated staff and crew across the world who each play a part in our mission to connect the globe

https://twitter.com/OneWeb/status/1390713652903305217

Rondaz · « **Reply #1247 on:** 05/10/2021 02:48 pm »

We are delighted to announce that we will be acquiring Texas-based satellite communications provider, TrustComm, which will enable us to offer our LEO network and connectivity services to U.S. government clients and TrustComm customers..

https://twitter.com/OneWeb/status/1391757216567513090

Rondaz · « **Reply #1248 on:** 05/11/2021 03:58 pm »

Learn how @OneWeb securely stores and governs every item of data and automates every data pipeline from source to destination using the combination of @DataOpslive and @SnowflakeDB in this webinar on May 20 at 9AM ET | 2PM BST

https://twitter.com/KentGraziano/status/1392131396412526593

Rondaz · « **Reply #1249 on:** 05/14/2021 01:22 pm »

Japanese internet giant @SoftBank_Group has agreed an alliance with @OneWeb to expand its LEO broadband services in Japan and worldwide. The collaboration is an important step toward getting regulatory approvals and setting up ground stations in Japan https://bit.ly/3eL3e8a

https://twitter.com/SpaceNews_Inc/status/1392896754576723972

Rondaz · « **Reply #1250 on:** 05/14/2021 06:58 pm »

The satellites for our 7th Launch on the 27th May arrived safely at Ignatyevo Airport last week Airplane This is our penultimate flight before completing our ‘5 to 50’ milestone in June. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates as we draw closer to the launch day!

https://twitter.com/OneWeb/status/1393251179325542400

Rondaz · « **Reply #1251 on:** 05/18/2021 12:54 pm »

Space warhead assembly completed at Vostochny

05/18/2021 15:00

At the Vostochny cosmodrome, the assembly of the head part of the Soyuz-2.1b space rocket with the Fregat upper stage and OneWeb vehicles has been completed. In the assembly and testing building, the fairing was rolled onto the head unit and electrical tests were carried out. The space warhead is fully prepared for transportation to the assembly and test building of the launch vehicle.

In turn, the launch vehicle has passed a full cycle of tests at the Technical Complex and is currently ready for general assembly of a space rocket. General assembly is the final operation before transporting it to the launch site.

This launch will be the fourth fully commercial from the Vostochny cosmodrome. It is being implemented by the European launch services provider Arianespace for OneWeb. Glavkosmos (a subsidiary of the Roscosmos State Corporation) is responsible for the launch of OneWeb satellites using Soyuz-2 launch vehicles under contracts with Arianespace and the Russian-French company Starsem.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/31086/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1252 on:** 05/20/2021 12:26 pm »

The warhead with the OneWeb spacecraft is docked with the third stage of the launch vehicle

05/20/2021 11:18

Specialists of the Vostochny Space Center (a branch of the Center for Operation of Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Facilities at the Vostochny Cosmodrome, is a part of the Roskosmos State Corporation), using a transborder gallery, transported the space warhead assembled the day before to the assembly and test building of the launch vehicle. It includes the Fregat upper stage and spacecraft from the OneWeb satellite company installed on the transition farm.

In accordance with the complex preparation schedule, a joint team of specialists performed the docking of the space warhead with the third stage of the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle in the assembly hall. The "package" of the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle, consisting of the first and second stages, was transferred to the transport and installation unit. In the coming days, the general assembly of the space rocket will take place, which is the final operation before being transported to the launch complex.

The launch of a new batch of 36 OneWeb spacecraft is scheduled for May 27, 2021 and will be the fourth fully commercial from the Vostochny cosmodrome. The launch will take place as part of the contracts between Glavkosmos (a subsidiary of Roscosmos State Corporation) with the European launch services provider Arianespace (operator of OneWeb spacecraft launches using the Soyuz-2 launch vehicle) and Starsem.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/31104/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1253 on:** 05/20/2021 06:12 pm »

Our 7th #OneWebLaunch is upon us! Lift-off from Vostochny is scheduled for 27th May 17:43PM (UTC) / 13:43PM (ET) Keep your eyes peeled for updates as we draw closer to launch, and make sure to set your reminders for our live-stream on the day.

https://twitter.com/OneWeb/status/1395419208574541827

Rondaz · « **Reply #1254 on:** 05/21/2021 11:07 am »

Completed assembly of the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle with the OneWeb spacecraft

05/21/2021 13:21

In the assembly and test building of the Vostochny cosmodrome, specialists from subsidiaries of the State Corporation Roscosmos - the Vostochny Space Center (a branch of the Center for Operation of Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Facilities) and the Progress Rocket and Space Center - completed the general assembly of the Soyuz space rocket on May 21, 2021 -2.1b "within the framework of mission number 47.

In accordance with the prelaunch work schedule, the spacecraft (the Fregat upper stage and 36 OneWeb spacecraft under the fairing) and the third stage with the "package" (including the side blocks and the second stage) of the carrier were docked. At the end of the docking, the electrical connections were assembled and the pipelines for temperature control were installed. Currently, a space rocket is installed on a transport and installation unit before being transported to the launch site.

The launch of the Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with the Fregat upper stage and a new batch of 36 OneWeb spacecraft is scheduled for May 27, 2021 and will become the fourth fully commercial from the Vostochny cosmodrome. The launch will take place as part of the contracts between Glavkosmos (a subsidiary of Roscosmos State Corporation) with the European launch services provider Arianespace (operator of OneWeb spacecraft launches using the Soyuz launch vehicle) and Starsem.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/31115/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1255 on:** 05/21/2021 03:41 pm »

Arianespace announces its 7th launch of OneWeb satellites is planned for May 27.

A Soyuz rocket will deliver another 36 satellites to orbit, bringing OneWeb's total fleet to 218.

https://twitter.com/thesheetztweetz/status/1395384665662447619

Rondaz · « **Reply #1256 on:** 05/21/2021 05:37 pm »

We are excited to share our new mission patch for our 7th OneWeb Launch, shining a spotlight on Florida’s incredible Space Coast Satellite Florida is also home to our satellite factory where, thanks to @OneWebSatellit1, we are able to produce up to 2 satellites a day!

https://twitter.com/OneWeb/status/1395789759570644992

Rondaz · « **Reply #1257 on:** 05/22/2021 10:45 am »

ILV "Soyuz-2.1b" with OneWeb spacecraft is ready for export to Vostochny

05/22/2021 11:32

At the Vostochny cosmodrome, a meeting of the State Commission for conducting flight tests of spacecraft launch vehicles was held on readiness for transport to the launch complex and preparation for the launch of the Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket under the OneWeb program (mission No. 47).

Based on the results of reports on the preparation of the rocket and ground space infrastructure, the State Commission decided to remove the space rocket from the assembly and test building and install it in a vertical position at the launch site on May 24, 2021. The start of work on transportation to the launch complex is scheduled at 01:00 Moscow time (07:00 local time), after which specialists from subsidiaries of the State Corporation Roscosmos will begin work according to the schedule of the first launch day. On Saturday and Sunday, there will be active preparations for receiving a space rocket.

The launch of 36 new spacecraft of the satellite company OneWeb is scheduled for May 27, 2021 at 20:43 Moscow time. This will be the fourth fully commercial launch from the Russian Vostochny cosmodrome, implemented under contracts between Glavkosmos (part of the Roscosmos State Corporation) with the European launch services provider Arianespace (operator of OneWeb spacecraft launches using the Soyuz launch vehicle) and Starsem for OneWeb from this cosmodrome.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/31120/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1258 on:** 05/24/2021 10:31 am »

Launch of Soyuz-2.1b ILV from OneWeb spacecraft took place at Vostochny. ( Poor Translation )

05/24/2021 05:25

In accordance with the decision of the State Commission, on the morning of May 24, 2021, the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle with the Fregat upper stage and 36 OneWeb spacecraft was transported from the technical facility to the Vostochny cosmodrome launch complex and installed in the launch system. Its launch is currently scheduled for Thursday, May 27, at 20:43 Moscow time.

Today at 01:00 Moscow time (07:00 local time), the transportation of the space rocket to the launch complex began. At the same time, the calculation of the specialists of the State Corporation "Roscosmos" began work on the preparation of the launch equipment. A few hours later, the rocket was installed in the launch system, and the mobile service tower was hit.

Note that the mobile tower is intended for prelaunch preparation of space rockets of the Soyuz-2 type. It provides personnel access, supply of devices, fixtures, etc. to all systems of the launch vehicle, which is in an upright position on the launch system of the cosmodrome. The tower protects the rocket and spacecraft from environmental influences and has a system for quick evacuation of personnel from all levels of the tower. Its infrastructure includes elevator and crane equipment, internal and external staircases, service platforms at different levels to ensure all-round access to the launch vehicle, as well as air ducts of the space warhead thermostatting system, electrical equipment, a control system, communication, warning and television surveillance ...

On Monday, within the framework of the first starting day, it is planned to assemble the measurement system diagrams, the control system and the filling level measurement system, the docking of filling and pneumatic communications. Then in the afternoon - autonomous checks of the Fregat upper stage designed and manufactured by the S.А. Lavochkin and the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle manufactured by the Progress Rocket and Space Center (both enterprises are part of the Roscosmos State Corporation), as well as inspections and preparation of OneWeb spacecraft for launch.

Today, the constellation of OneWeb satellites in low Earth orbit numbers 182 spacecraft. The upcoming launch on May 27 should bring the number of OneWeb spacecraft in orbit to 218. OneWeb LEO spacecraft are designed to provide terrestrial consumers with high-speed Internet.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/31127/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1259 on:** 05/24/2021 10:43 am »

Soyuz-2.1b with OneWeb satellites was taken to the Vostochny launch complex.

05:50 24.05.2021

MOSCOW, May 24 - RIA Novosti. The Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle with the Fregat upper stage and 36 OneWeb spacecraft has been taken from the technical facility to the launch complex of the Vostochny cosmodrome, according to the Roskosmos website .

Earlier, Glavkosmos (an enterprise of Roskosmos) reported that the next launch of 36 British OneWeb communication satellites from the Vostochny cosmodrome is scheduled for May 27. A source in the rocket and space industry told RIA Novosti that the launch is scheduled for May 27 at 20.43 Moscow time (May 28 at 2.43 local time).

"In accordance with the decision of the State Commission on the morning of May 24, the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle with the Fregat upper stage and 36 OneWeb spacecraft was taken from the technical facility to the launch complex of the Vostochny cosmodrome and installed in the launch system. Its launch is currently underway. scheduled for Thursday, May 27, at 20.43 Moscow time, "- said in the message.

It is noted that on Monday at 1.00 (Moscow time), the transportation of the rocket to the launch complex began. At the same time, the crew of the Roscosmos specialists began work on the preparation of the launch equipment. A few hours later, the rocket was installed in the launch system, and a mobile service tower was hit.

https://ria.ru/20210524/raketa-1733584238.html