OneWeb will rely on competitors to carry the remaining first-generation Internet satellites into space after Russia’s Roscosmos space agency issues its final version to the company earlier this month. On Monday, OneWeb announced an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Private companies will ferry the rest of OneWeb’s constellation fleet, with the first launch scheduled for later this year.
“Thanks to SpaceX for their support, which reflects our common vision for the infinite possibilities of the universe,” said Neil Masterson, CEO of OneWeb. “With these launch plans in place, we have completed the construction of a complete fleet of satellites and are on track to provide robust, fast and secure connections around the world.”
Roscosmos guarantees that its network will not be used for military purposes a few days before it plans to launch 36 OneWeb satellites into space on March 3, adding OneWeb unless the UK sells a minority. He said he would not launch. OneWeb stock. This request responded to the sanctions that Britain imposed on Russia after Ukraine invaded Russia on February 24. At that time, the British government said it would not sell its shares in OneWeb. To date, the Russian Soyuz rocket has carried 428 OneWeb satellites into low earth orbit. OneWeb’s first-generation network will ultimately consist of 648 satellites.
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