Author Topic: Eutelsat OneWeb: Constellation - General Thread (Read 682185 times)

Rondaz · « **Reply #1320 on:** 06/24/2021 12:52 pm »

The head part of OneWeb is docked with the third stage of the Soyuz-2

06.24.2021 15:30

Specialists of the Vostochny Space Center (a branch of the Center for Operation of Ground Space Infrastructure Facilities, part of the Roscosmos State Corporation), using a transfer 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 comprehensive training schedule, a joint team of specialists performed the docking of the warhead with the third stage of the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle in the assembly hall of the Vostochny cosmodrome. 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 the fifth batch of 36 OneWeb spacecraft from the Vostochny cosmodrome is scheduled for July 1, 2021. It will be the fifth fully commercial launch from the cosmodrome. The launch operator for OneWeb is the European launch services provider Arianespace together with Starsem under contracts with Glavkosmos (a subsidiary of Roscosmos).

https://www.roscosmos.ru/31630/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1321 on:** 06/24/2021 03:51 pm »

Hello North Pole! With our upcoming launch enabling us to offer full connectivity services across the 50th parallel and above, we’ve branded our rocket with a welcome message to reflect the significant process we have made to secure coverage across the Arctic.''

https://twitter.com/OneWeb/status/1408078255316475911

Rondaz · « **Reply #1322 on:** 06/25/2021 10:23 am »

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

06/25/2021 13:00

In the assembly and test building of the Vostochny cosmodrome, a joint crew of 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 space rocket on June 25, 2021 Soyuz-2.1b / Frigate / OneWeb as part of mission 48.

In accordance with the pre-launch work schedule, the spacecraft (upper stage "Fregat" and OneWeb spacecraft under the fairing) and the third stage with the "package" (first and second stages) 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 complex.

The launch of the Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with the Fregat upper stage and a batch of 36 OneWeb spacecraft is scheduled for July 1, 2021 and will become the fifth 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/31619/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1323 on:** 06/25/2021 10:24 am »

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

Rondaz · « **Reply #1324 on:** 06/26/2021 09:26 am »

ILV "Soyuz-2.1b" is ready for removal at the Vostochny cosmodrome

06/26/2021 11:50

At the Vostochny cosmodrome, a meeting of the State Commission for conducting flight tests of spacecraft launch vehicles 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. 48) was held.

Based on the results of the reports, 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 June 28, 2021. The start of work on transportation to the launch complex is scheduled at 01:00 Moscow time (07:00 local time), after which the specialists 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 OneWeb spacecraft is scheduled for July 1, 2021 at 15:48 Moscow time. This will be the fifth 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/31620/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1325 on:** 06/26/2021 12:42 pm »

Could #Blockchain be the answer to #sustainablefishing as consumers are able to track fish from ‘hook to plate’, reducing fraud, overfishing and ensuring supply chain accountability?

This cannot be achieved without low-latency, high-speed connectivity at sea to ensure the data is available at every step of the chain. At the end of the month, OneWeb will cover everywhere above 50 degrees latitude north with LEO satellites, connecting the most remote oceans.

https://twitter.com/OneWeb/status/1408756934258216965

https://twitter.com/OneWeb/status/1408760824840269830

Rondaz · « **Reply #1326 on:** 06/27/2021 11:53 am »

Introducing our #OneWebLaunch8 Mission Patch! Our 8th launch marks a key moment in our journey here at OneWeb, as it will allow us to provide complete connectivity coverage above the 50th parallel - even including the North Pole itself. Keep an eye out for updates along the way!

https://twitter.com/OneWeb/status/1408802912512450563

Rondaz · « **Reply #1327 on:** 06/27/2021 11:58 am »

"@BTGroup has sealed a deal with the taxpayer-owned satellite operator @OneWeb to tackle rural broadband blackspots, as it takes on @elonmusk’s Starlink. [...] will explore whether satellite connections could be offered to BT customers as well as to link up new mobile masts."

https://twitter.com/Megaconstellati/status/1408954644290809856

alanr74 · « **Reply #1328 on:** 06/27/2021 01:27 pm »

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57629016

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BT and satellite operator OneWeb have signed a deal to explore ways to provide broadband internet to remote areas of the UK and to people at sea.

OneWeb, which is partly UK taxpayer-owned, has hundreds of satellites in low Earth orbit.

It is currently adding to its network, and said it should start to provide services later in the year.

OneWeb competes against providers such as Elon Musk's Starlink, which was recently granted a license to operate.

Rondaz · « **Reply #1329 on:** 06/27/2021 05:55 pm »

On the announcement, OneWeb’s CEO Neil Masterson, said: “...OneWeb’s network will be a vital means for bridging the last digital divides across the network and we are excited to be part of the solution with BT to expand the nation’s digital infrastructure.”

https://twitter.com/OneWeb/status/1409133438951739393

Rondaz · « **Reply #1330 on:** 06/27/2021 05:56 pm »

Ever wondered about the world of satellite communications or the work we do at OneWeb? Drop your questions below and we’ll answer here or even LIVE on our launch livestream on 1st July!

https://twitter.com/OneWeb/status/1409180408428773383

Rondaz · « **Reply #1331 on:** 06/28/2021 01:49 am »

RKN Soyuz-2.1b / OneWeb removal took place on Vostochny

06/28/2021 04:45

Russian cosmodromes are actively preparing for the upcoming launches. So, in accordance with the decision of the State Commission on the morning of June 28, 2021, the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle with the Fregat upper stage and 36 spacecraft of the OneWeb satellite company was taken from the technical facility to the launch complex of the Vostochny cosmodrome and installed in the launch system. The launch is scheduled for July 1 at 15:48 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, a joint crew of Roscosmos State Corporation specialists began work on the preparation of the launch equipment infrastructure. Later, the rocket was installed in the launch system and hit over the mobile service tower.

This structure allows for the preparation for the launch of the launch vehicle in the most difficult climatic conditions. The service tower is 52 m high, weighs 1600 tons and consists of seven tiers. The use of this tower makes it possible to significantly increase the safety of personnel while preparing the launch vehicle for the upcoming launch.

Within the framework of the first launch 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 - autonomous checks of the Fregat upper stage produced by the S.А. Lavochkin and an hour later - the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle produced by the Progress Rocket and Space Center (both enterprises are part of the Roskosmos State Corporation perimeter).

The constellation of OneWeb satellites in low Earth orbit today has 218 spacecraft. The upcoming launch should bring the number of OneWeb satellites in orbit to 254. OneWeb LEO satellites are designed to provide high-speed Internet to terrestrial consumers.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/31621/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1332 on:** 06/28/2021 11:07 am »

Russian cosmodromes are actively preparing for the upcoming launches. Today, a rocket "Soyuz-2.1b" with 36 spacecraft #OneWeb was taken to the Baikonur launch site # East . Its launch is scheduled for July 1 at 15:48 Moscow time.

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1409327715036151808

Rondaz · « **Reply #1333 on:** 06/28/2021 11:10 am »

# Photo : Installation rocket "Soyuz-2.1b" with satellites #OneWeb on the launch pad Baikonur # East
index https://roscosmos.ru/31621/

The specialists have started work according to the schedule of the first launch day. The work is being carried out under the contract.
@glavkosmosJSC with companies @Arianespace и #Starsem

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1409329743334359046

Rondaz · « **Reply #1334 on:** 06/28/2021 11:12 am »

The Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle with the Fregat upper stage and 36 @OneWeb satellites was rolled out from the Assembly and Test Facility on Monday.

The launch is scheduled for Thursday, July 1, at 12:48 UTC:

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1409399409801052167

Rondaz · « **Reply #1335 on:** 06/28/2021 11:14 am »

Here is another part of works at the #Vostochny_Cosmodrome! Watch how the @glavkosmosJSC team saw the rollout & installation on the launch pad of the #Soyuz-2.1b w/the Fregat upper stage & 36 @OneWeb satellites 🛰 on board! The launch is sheduled for July, 1 at 12.48 UTC

https://twitter.com/glavkosmosJSC/status/1409387761308688384

Rondaz · « **Reply #1336 on:** 06/28/2021 11:19 am »

Save the date - on 1st July at 8:48AM (ET) / 1:48PM (BST), we’ll be launching our 8th set of satellites. Taking our constellation to a total of 254 satellites, this launch will allow us to provide complete coverage north of 50 degrees latitude by the end of the 2021

https://twitter.com/OneWeb/status/1407705161586429956

alanr74 · « **Reply #1337 on:** 06/28/2021 04:34 pm »

With the upcoming launch allowing for above 50 degrees commercial usage, does this include all of canada and iif not, when will that happen?

It seems to me some very populus parts of canada seem to be to the other side of that line.

Rondaz · « **Reply #1338 on:** 06/28/2021 06:00 pm »

.@OneWeb, @SES_Networks disagree on OneWeb access to EU @defis_eu broadband connectivity project. But both say @SpaceXStarlink's market-access strategy threaten @ITU spectrum-priority regs & want EU to act.

https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/1409516426331934722

alanr74 · « **Reply #1339 on:** 06/28/2021 07:11 pm »

Quote from: Rondaz on 06/28/2021 06:00 pm

.@OneWeb, @SES_Networks disagree on OneWeb access to EU @defis_eu broadband connectivity project. But both say @SpaceXStarlink's market-access strategy threaten @ITU spectrum-priority regs & want EU to act.

https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/1409516426331934722

Of course SES disagree that OneWeb should be involved in an EU backed broadband. The EU don't want competition from outside to take the profits and technology.

What's interesting is what they're both saying about SpaceX and starlink. What exactly is the problem with Starlink's market-access strat that threatens the ITU priority regs.

Also...1 Ku Band? is that for LEO, MEO and GEO or is it more sinister and saying no one else should get them!