Author Topic: Eutelsat OneWeb: Constellation - General Thread (Read 682238 times)

Rondaz · « **Reply #1500 on:** 08/29/2021 10:49 am »

At Baikonur, the refueling of the Fregat upper stage, intended for launching 34 #OneWeb satellites into orbit on September 14, has been completed . The next stage is the transportation of the "Fregat" to the assembly and test building for the final operations before assembling the warhead.

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1431920904439795716

Rondaz · « **Reply #1501 on:** 08/30/2021 02:49 pm »

According to the complex work schedule, the Fregat upper stage fueling has been completed at the #BaikonurCosmodrome.

The Fregat is to inject 34 @OneWeb satellite company spacecraft into orbit. Technological operations lasted seven days at the Site 31 filling station.

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1432348734927642634

Rondaz · « **Reply #1502 on:** 08/30/2021 05:59 pm »

Preparation of the Vostok launch complex for the next launch began at Baikonur

08/30/2021 19:30

At the Baikonur cosmodrome, preparations have begun for the Vostok launch complex for the upcoming launch of 34 spacecraft from the OneWeb satellite company. On the morning of August 30, 2021, a joint crew of specialists from the Yuzhny Space Center (a branch of the Center for the Operation of Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Facilities, part of the Roscosmos State Corporation) was completed.

The participants in the preparation and launch of a space rocket were assigned tasks in accordance with the work schedule. The specialists will prepare the units and systems of the launch complex within the next 12 days.

The launch of the Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with 34 OneWeb satellites is scheduled for September 14 from site 31 of the Baikonur cosmodrome. OneWeb spacecraft are designed to create a space communications system that provides high-speed Internet access anywhere on Earth. Internet access via the OneWeb satellite system will be provided through 40 ground-based terminal stations that will be deployed on the surface of the Earth.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/32369/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1503 on:** 08/31/2021 10:57 am »

At the Baikonur cosmodrome, preparations have begun for the Vostok launch complex for the launch of 34 #OneWeb spacecraft .

The specialists will prepare the units and systems of the launch complex within the next 12 days:

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1432574047158632449

Rondaz · « **Reply #1504 on:** 09/01/2021 11:46 am »

Testing of the Fregat upper stage continues at Vostochny

09/01/2021 14:14

In the technical complex of the Vostochny Space Center (a branch of the Center for Operation of Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Facilities, part of the Roscosmos State Corporation), preparations are underway for the Fregat upper stage to launch 36 OneWeb spacecraft.

In accordance with the comprehensive preparation schedule, pneumatic vacuum and electrical tests began on August 12 and should be completed by September 6, 2021. After the final operations, the upper stage will be transported to the filling and neutralization station and, directly, the filling itself.

Upper stage "Fregat" produced by the Scientific and Production Association named after S.А. Lavochkin (part of Roskosmos) is preparing to launch the 49th mission of the OneWeb spacecraft. The launch of the Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket is scheduled for October from the Vostochny cosmodrome.

Upper stage "Fregat" ensures the effective implementation of all tasks of launching spacecraft into working orbits or trajectories departing from the Earth. The entire process of launching is carried out autonomously, the control algorithm is capable of overcoming abnormal situations. The highest reliability and almost perfect launching accuracy provide the upper stage with undeniable competitive advantages in the global launch services market.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/32407/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1505 on:** 09/01/2021 12:22 pm »

At the # Vostochny cosmodrome , preparations are under way for the Fregat upper stage to launch the #OneWeb satellites . Pneumatic vacuum and electrical tests began on August 12 and should be completed by September 6:https://roscosmos.ru/32407/

The launch itself from Vostochny is scheduled for October.

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1433027634871554053

Rondaz · « **Reply #1506 on:** 09/01/2021 01:08 pm »

Fregat upper stage preparations continue at the #Vostochny Cosmodrome. Pneumatic vacuum and electrical tests began on August 12 with a deadline of September 6:

The launch is scheduled for October from the Vostochny

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1433043995672858625

Rondaz · « **Reply #1507 on:** 09/02/2021 11:17 am »

At Baikonur, a head fairing is being prepared according to the OneWeb program No. 36

09/02/2021 13:35

At the Baikonur cosmodrome, in accordance with the integrated schedule, the preparation of the nose fairing continues under the program for launching spacecraft of the satellite company OneWeb No. 36. These works are being carried out in the assembly and test building of the site No. 112.

At the moment, the head fairing is fully assembled, the initial condition of the valves is being checked. The next stage of technological measures is its transfer to the airlock.

Specialists from the Yuzhny Space Center (a branch of the Center for Operation of Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Facilities) and a branch of the Progress Rocket and Space Center (part of the Roscosmos State Corporation) are taking part in the work.

The launch of the Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with the Fregat upper stage and 34 OneWeb spacecraft is scheduled for the evening of September 14, 2021. OneWeb satellites are designed to create a space communications system that provides high-speed Internet access anywhere in the world.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/32413/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1508 on:** 09/02/2021 11:38 am »

At the Baikonur cosmodrome, the preparation of the fairing continues under the #OneWeb spacecraft launch program for September 14.

The fairing is now fully assembled, and the initial state of the valves is being checked. The next step is to move to the airlock.

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1433378644378984450

Rondaz · « **Reply #1509 on:** 09/02/2021 11:42 am »

At Baikonur, the preparation of the Fregat upper stage under the #OneWeb spacecraft launch program for September 14 continues.

Now it was transported from the assembly and test building of site 31 to site 112. Then, the Fregat was moved to the airlock.

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1433310444631072769

Rondaz · « **Reply #1510 on:** 09/02/2021 11:56 am »

We are pleased to announce our new insurance agreement with @MarshGlobal. Their multi-launch insurance programme for our remaining GEN1 satellites and launch vehicles marks the next step in both our global communications capabilities.

https://twitter.com/OneWeb/status/1433395204598476804

Rondaz · « **Reply #1511 on:** 09/02/2021 01:55 pm »

The @OneWeb Mission 36 payload fairing preparation continues at the #Baikonur Cosmodrome

Currently, the payload fairing has been fully assembled, the initial condition of the valves is being checked now. After that, the fairing is to be transferred to the airlock.

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1433410035560878083

Rondaz · « **Reply #1512 on:** 09/02/2021 02:41 pm »

Experts cosmodrome # East continue to prepare the station for receiving and filling the upper stage "Fregat", designed to run 36 machines #OneWeb the mission number 49.

Preparations take place in the period from 1 to September 7:

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1433431001598812165

Rondaz · « **Reply #1513 on:** 09/02/2021 03:54 pm »

ZNS Vostochny is preparing to refuel the upper stage "Fregat"

09/02/2021 17:03

Specialists of the Complex for Operation of the Refueling and Neutralization Station (ZNS) of the Vostochny Space Center (a branch of the Center for Operation of Ground Space Infrastructure Facilities, part of the State Corporation Roscosmos) continue to prepare the station for acceptance and refueling of the Fregat upper stage designed to launch 36 spacecraft OneWeb Mission 49.

Preparatory operations are taking place according to the schedule in the period from September 1 to September 7, 2021. During this period, the weighing equipment, equipment for filling with helium, oxidizer and fuel are being prepared. In total, about 50 specialists from ZNS take part in the work. After the final operations, the acceptance of the upper stage and, directly, the filling itself will take place.

The refueling and neutralization station is designed for the preparation and refueling of spacecraft, launch units and upper stages with specially prepared propellant components and compressed gases. At Vostochny, the technical complex and the refueling and neutralization station are made in a single block, with a complete technological cycle ensuring the necessary cleanliness in the preparation of the rocket components.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/32417/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1514 on:** 09/02/2021 05:28 pm »

The new OW1 user terminal presents an exciting opportunity for #OneWeb, helping us achieve our mission to bring high-performance, affordable communications services to the world’s least-connected regions and industrial sectors.

https://twitter.com/OneWeb/status/1433474806897205248

Rondaz · « **Reply #1515 on:** 09/03/2021 09:38 am »

Next launch of Soyuz rocket with OneWeb satellites from Vostochny scheduled for October.

OneWeb satellites were launched from the Vostochny spaceport for the first time in December 2020.

2 SEP, 07:28

MOSCOW, September 2. /TASS/. The next launch of a Soyuz-2 carrier rocket with British OneWeb communications satellites from the Vostochny spaceport is scheduled for mid-October, Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos Chief Dmitry Rogozin said at the New Knowledge online educational marathon on Thursday.

"It [the launch] will take place in mid-October," the Roscosmos chief said.

The Soyuz-2 launch vehicle scheduled to blast off from the Vostochny spaceport in the Russian Far East in October will orbit OneWeb satellites. So far, four such launches have been carried out from the Vostochny Cosmodrome this year.

The first six OneWeb satellites were orbited by a Soyuz-ST carrier rocket from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana on February 28, 2019. Another 34 satellites were delivered into outer space on February 7, 2020, and the same amount on March 21 that year from the Baikonur spaceport.

OneWeb satellites were launched from the Vostochny spaceport for the first time in December 2020. A total of 36 space vehicles were put into orbit. After that, OneWeb satellites were launched on March 25, April 26, May 28 and July 1, 2021, from the Vostochny spaceport and on August 22 this year from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

https://tass.com/science/1333247

Rondaz · « **Reply #1516 on:** 09/03/2021 10:59 pm »

Preparation of the launch complex continues before launch on September 14

09/03/2021 18:10

At the Baikonur cosmodrome, preparations are continuing for the Vostok launch complex (site No. 31) for the launch of spacecraft from the OneWeb satellite company. These works are carried out by specialists of the Yuzhny Space Center (a branch of the Center for Operation of Ground-Based Space Infrastructure Facilities, part of the Roscosmos State Corporation)

In accordance with the operational schedule, on September 3, 2021, a set of measures was taken to prepare the refueling equipment for the upcoming docking with the side of the product. On the service columns, folding aprons and replaceable equipment were inspected and tested for functioning, which provide personnel access to hatches and fuel necks of the space rocket.

The launch of 34 OneWeb spacecraft is scheduled for September 14, 2021 from the Vostok launch complex of site No. 31 of the Baikonur cosmodrome.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/32441/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1517 on:** 09/04/2021 10:46 pm »

Space warhead assembled at Baikonur to launch OneWeb spacecraft

09/04/2021 20:15

Preparation of OneWeb spacecraft continues in accordance with the comprehensive work schedule at the Baikonur cosmodrome. On Friday, September 3, 2021, a bundle of 34 OneWeb spacecraft was installed on the Fregat upper stage in the assembly and test building of site No. 112.

The very next day, September 4, after the successful completion of electrical checks, technological operations were performed to roll the head fairing. These works were attended by specialists from subsidiaries of the State Corporation "Roscosmos": Space Center "Yuzhny" (a branch of the Center for Operation of Ground Space Infrastructure Facilities), Research and Production Association. S.A. Lavochkin and the Progress Rocket and Space Center. The next stage of preparation is to carry out the final measures before transporting the part of the space head to the assembly and testing building of the site No. 31.

The launch of the Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with the Fregat upper stage and 34 spacecraft of the OneWeb satellite company is scheduled for September 14, 2021 from the Vostok launch complex of the Baikonur cosmodrome.

https://www.roscosmos.ru/32447/

Rondaz · « **Reply #1518 on:** 09/04/2021 11:00 pm »

Preparation of #OneWeb spacecraft for launch on September 14 from Baikonur continues : in

September, a bundle of 34 OneWeb spacecraft was installed on the Fregat upper stage;
September, the head fairing was knurled. Ahead of the general assembly with the launch vehicle.

https://twitter.com/roscosmos/status/1434205143717892097

Rondaz · « **Reply #1519 on:** 09/06/2021 10:51 am »

The source named the launch date from Baikonur "Soyuz" with OneWeb satellites.

Source: Soyuz rocket with OneWeb satellites will be launched from Baikonur on September 14.

12:26 06.09.2021 (updated: 12:27 06.09.2021)

MOSCOW, September 6 - RIA Novosti. The next launch of the Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with British communication satellites OneWeb from the Baikonur cosmodrome is scheduled for the evening of September 14, a source in the rocket and space industry told RIA Novosti.

"The start is scheduled at 21.07 Moscow time," - said the agency's interlocutor.

At the end of August, Roscosmos announced the delivery of 34 OneWeb satellites to the cosmodrome.

Earlier, the press service of the Glavkosmos company told RIA Novosti that in 2021, eight to ten launches of Soyuz rockets with OneWeb satellites are planned from the Baikonur , Vostochny and Kuru cosmodromes , of which five have already been completed. As sources in the rocket and space industry clarified to the agency, another launch in the interests of OneWeb from Vostochny is scheduled for October, also two launches are expected from Baikonur in September and December, one launch from Kuru in December.

The contract between Arianespace and OneWeb for 21 launches of Soyuz rockets from the Baikonur, Vostochny and Kuru cosmodromes was signed in June 2015. In September 2020, OneWeb announced that the number of contracted Soyuz launches has been reduced to 19. Nine have already been completed: three from Baikonur, five from Vostochny and one from Kuru, 288 satellites have been launched into orbit.

OneWeb is set to begin providing commercial satellite communications services in late 2021, and by June 2022, it intends to deploy a constellation of 648 first-generation satellites, which will provide broadband Internet access to users around the world with full coverage of the Earth's surface .

https://ria.ru/20210906/raketa-1748846636.html