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SoftBank to distribute OneWeb’s services throughout Japan

Ryan Daws — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:30:28 +0000

SoftBank and OneWeb have inked a distribution partnership agreement to usher in a new era of satellite communication services throughout Japan. OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-based services will be at the heart of delivering enhanced connectivity across the nation. LEO satellites, positioned closer to Earth, enable lightning-fast communication with minimal latency. Integrating OneWeb’s cutting-edge... Read more »

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BT and OneWeb use LEO satellites to connect rural island

Ryan Daws — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:00:48 +0000

BT and OneWeb have successfully brought high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity to Lundy Island, North Devon, marking a significant milestone in providing reliable connectivity to remote locations. Lundy Island, situated 19 kilometres off the coast of North Devon, has long struggled with limited access to the internet. However, the recent partnership between BT and OneWeb has... Read more »

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London Tech Week kicks off with initiatives to boost UK telecoms

Ryan Daws — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:40:17 +0000

The 10th London Tech Week has commenced with a series of ambitious initiatives aimed at solidifying the UK’s position as a telecoms leader. Some of the initiatives announced this week include: The UK government has identified future telecoms as one of its five key technologies and is committed to ensuring that the country remains a... Read more »

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OneWeb is ready to rival Starlink after weekend launches

Ryan Daws — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:22:57 +0000

OneWeb successfully launched 36 new satellites over the weekend, marking a key milestone for the UK-based outfit. The successful deployment and contact of the satellites were confirmed by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) after a launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. “NSIL would like to thank OneWeb for believing in our capabilities... Read more »

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OneWeb successfully deploys 36 new LEO satellites

Ryan Daws — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:35:26 +0000

OneWeb has successfully added 36 new LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites to its constellation. With the UK not set to bring its vertical space launch capabilities online until next year, the British satellite operator turned to NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) to conduct the launches from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. Radhakrishnan D,... Read more »

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OneWeb seeks £3B for GEN2 satellites that could support navigation

Ryan Daws — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:44:03 +0000

OneWeb is looking to raise around £3 billion to expand its constellation with second-generation satellites that could support navigation. The British firm is part-owned by the UK government and currently has 428 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) at around 1,200km. By the end of 2023, OneWeb aims to have increased the size of its... Read more »

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Eutelsat confirms OneWeb merge plan

Ryan Daws — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:39:32 +0000

French satellite firm Eutelsat has confirmed plans to merge with British low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite innovator OneWeb. Eutelsat operates 36 geostationary (GEO) satellites, of which the first launched in 2000. The high altitudes of GEO satellites cover large geographic areas but have slow speeds and high latency. LEO satellites – like those operated by... Read more »

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OneWeb turns to SpaceX for satellite launches after Roscosmos snub

Ryan Daws — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:35:27 +0000

OneWeb is turning to rival SpaceX to launch its LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites after Russian space agency Roscosmos snubbed the British firm. A rocket carrying 36 of OneWeb’s satellites was due to launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome earlier this month. In the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Roscosmos refused to launch the satellites... Read more »

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Russian space agency refuses to launch OneWeb satellites

Ryan Daws — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:59:11 +0000

Russian space agency Roscosmos has said that it won’t launch British OneWeb satellites, as was planned on Friday. A Soyuz rocket carrying 36 of OneWeb’s satellites was due to launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Friday. Following the global backlash against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, that launch is now in question. OneWeb is... Read more »

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ESA successfully launches two new Galileo navigation satellites

Ryan Daws — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 13:41:43 +0000

The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched two new Galileo navigation satellites over the weekend. While many of us were enjoying a Sunday dinner, the ESA took to the spaceport in French Guiana to launch the 27th and 28th satellites in its sat-nav constellation. The satellites were launched using the Soyuz four-stage launcher, the longest-operating... Read more »

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