The private space company of Elon Musk, SpaceX, breaks another record with its launch of OneWeb’s final batch of its first generation internet satellites. SpaceX finally is able to achieve its 100th orbital launch of the year. The rocket giant launched the last batch of Eutelsat OneWeb’s V1 satellites from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base atop a Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday at 1:13 a.m. EDT.
“OneWeb is on track to deliver global coverage this year and is already in the process of scaling services for customers around the world,” company officials stated at the time.
Watch the full video of the live launch here:-
OneWeb Launch #20 mission, was a major milestone, representing not just a successful operation but also the end of OneWeb’s challenges in building its satellite internet constellation. The launch sent 20 satellites into orbit, bringing OneWeb’s total to 634—just shy of their initial goal of 648. This achievement highlights the progress the company has made in its quest to provide global internet coverage.
The significance of the mission was underscored by CEO Eva Berneke by stating, “This is the first OneWeb launch of the satellites since the merger,” mentioning the recent merger between the European telecom company and OneWeb’s prior ownership.
Both SpaceX and OneWeb’s efforts showcase the hard efforts of the private sector within the space industry. Over 98 Falcon 9 rockets have been launched so far this year, and the ambitious goal of creating the world’s largest leading satellite network is constantly escalating.
As SpaceX accomplished this launch, the future of the satellite communications appears brighter than ever and with the current record-breaking pace the stakeholders and enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the forthcoming missions.
