<h5>How many OneWeb satellites did ISRO launch?</h5><p>On 26th March 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) used its heaviest rocket, LVM3, to launch 36 OneWeb satellites into space. The rocket was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The launch vehicle is 43.5 metres tall and weighs 643 tonnes (643000 kgs).</p><p>OneWeb's satellites separated safely from the rocket. Signal reception was confirmed on all 36 satellites. This is OneWeb's 18th launch and its third this year. The company’s total number of satellites has increased to 618.</p><p>This is Network Access Associates Limited's (OneWeb Group Company) second mission under a deal with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) to launch 72 satellites into Low-Earth Orbit. NSIL is the commercial arm of ISRO. The first batch of 36 OneWeb satellites was launched on 23rd October 2022.</p><h5>What is the use of OneWeb satellites?</h5><div class="raw-html-embed"><figure> <video width="100%" controls=""> <source src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/isro-launches-one-web-satellites%2Fisro-launches-lvm3m3oneweb-india2-mission.mp4?alt=media&amp;token=1d8385d9-f81b-40eb-a300-729f58c3dbd3" type="video/mp4"> </video> <figcaption> The launch video of the OneWeb satellites. Video by Doordarshan National. </figcaption> </figure></div><p>OneWeb is a communications company with the goal of developing satellite Internet services. Its headquarters are in London. OneWeb satellites are part of a satellite system meant to bring high-speed internet connectivity to various locations across the world.</p><p>OneWeb provides high-speed internet connection for governments, companies, and communities worldwide. Using the OneWeb systems, unconnected and underserved communities will be able to access the internet. These areas include rural and isolated regions where standard internet infrastructure is unavailable.</p><p>OneWeb satellites will solve this problem by sending internet signals directly to the ground without needing costly infrastructure. OneWeb satellites were first launched in 2019, and the company plans to put all its satellites in orbit by 2023.</p><h5>Are there other companies similar to OneWeb?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/isro-launches-one-web-satellites%2Foneweb-satellites-that-were-launched-recently.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=efa51596-f89d-40e9-8fe2-c7f3af7eeef4"><figcaption><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">The OneWeb satellites that were launched recently. Photo by OneWeb.</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>Yes, there are other companies working on providing internet connectivity using satellite systems. One of the most famous companies is Starlink. Starlink is the name of a satellite network built by SpaceX (the company owned by Elon Musk). The company aims to provide low-cost internet access to remote regions.</p><p>Starlink satellites orbit about 342 miles (550 kilometres) above Earth. Amazon is also working to provide satellite-based internet access through Project Kuiper. Project Kuiper is a satellite network that aims to offer fast, low-cost internet to underprivileged places worldwide.</p><p>It will also provide internet access to households, companies, government agencies, and other organisations that operate in areas with poor internet connection. Amazon has yet to launch any satellites under this project, but they plan to do it soon.</p><p>So, let us hope that these companies will improve internet connectivity and deliver the internet's benefits to millions of people around the world who do not have access to it.</p>

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