Countdown for LVM3-M3 OneWeb India-2 mission begins

The countdown for the launch of 36 satellites on-board LVM3-M3/OneWeb India-2 mission has commenced, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Saturday.

Network Access Associates Ltd, United Kingdom (OneWeb Group Company) has signed an agreement with ISRO’s commercial arm NewSpace India Ltd to launch 72 satellites into Low-Earth orbits (LEO).

The first set of 36 satellites for OneWeb Group company was launched on October 23, 2022.

OneWeb is a global communication network powered from the space, enabling connectivity for governments and businesses. The company which has Bharti Enterprises as a major investor, is implementing the constellation of low earth orbit satellites