Soyuz Rocket, launched from Kazakhstan Image: Public Domain
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34 new British OneWeb satellites are launched aboard the Russian Soyuz rocket
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 8/24/2021
Soyuz Rocket, launched from Kazakhstan
Image: Public Domain
The 34 satellites intended to provide OneWeb's broadband internet were launched into low earth orbit. OneWeb now has 288 satellites. By the end of the project, in 2022, the company has plans to provide worldwide internet and have around 650 spacecraft in orbit.
The rocket used to launch the satellites was the Russian Soyuz, which, in turn, was launched by the European company, Arianespace, from the Russian cosmodrome at Baikonur, Kazakhstan. The successful mission took place on August 22, after having been postponed twice. This was the fifth launch of OneWeb satellites this year.
Other projects similar to this one are underway. Elon Musk, founder of space company SpaceX, has the Starlink network, with more than 1500 satellites in orbit. Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon has a network-like project called Kuiper.
OneWeb's next satellite launch is expected in September this year.
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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