SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 on March 9th, carrying a third batch of 40 OneWeb satellites into the Earth’s orbit. This will help the UK-based OneWeb further expand its broadband relay stations’ constellation to 582 operational units. Another 36 OneWeb satellites are set for launch later this month which will be carried by an Indian GSLV rocket. The company aims to possess a global coverage, with a final SpaceX flight adding the fleet to almost 650 satellites. Each satellite was successfully detached from the rocket in low Earth orbit, and OneWeb has made contact with them. The stage 1 booster … Continue reading SpaceX Sends 40 OneWeb Satellites into Orbit to Expand Global Coverage