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NET Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:48:33 UTC
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Thu, Jul 1, 2021, 12:48 PM UTC
Coordinated Universal Time
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:48:33 UTC
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No mission briefing is available yet for Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M | OneWeb 8. The launch provider has not published a detailed description.
Coming soon · AI-generated mission briefsThe Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M mission, designated OneWeb 8, is a commercial communications satellite launch carrying 36 OneWeb satellites into polar orbit. The OneWeb constellation aims to provide global internet connectivity, particularly in underserved regions. This mission marks a significant milestone in the development of the OneWeb network, which will enable high-speed internet access worldwide. The Soyuz 2.1b rocket, a variant of the Soyuz family, will be used for this launch, paired with the Fregat-M upper stage. The booster is expected to be a reused Soyuz 2.1b, with the specific reuse number not provided. The launch is scheduled to take place on July 1, 2021, at 12:48:33 UTC from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Siberia, Russian Federation.
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Thu, Jul 1, 2021, 12:48 PM UTC
Provider
Arianespace
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1b Fregat-M
Launch Site
Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation
Pad
Unknown
Orbit
Polar Orbit
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Mission Type
Communications
Country
Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation
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