On the cosmodrome Eastern specialists of subsidiaries of the state corporation Roskosmos – the center of operation of the objects of the ground space infrastructure and the Rocket and Space Center “Progress” – in accordance with the comprehensive preparation schedule, the cycle of mechanical assembly “Package” (the first and second stage) of the rocket was completed Media “Soyuz-2.1b”. “Package” Rockets translated into storage mode before starting campaign.
The “Soyuz-2.1b” carrier rocket is designed for the fifth commercial launch from the East space. It is implemented by the European ArianeSpace launch service provider for OneWeb. Overclocking block “Frigate” for this mission is at a refill-neutralized station. Works on his refueling in accordance with the schedule will be held until June 18, 2021. 36 Space devices of OneWeb arrived at the cosmodrome on June 10. Currently, their preparation for the upcoming launch is underway.
OneWeb low-bit spacecraft are designed to provide land consumers with high-speed Internet. To date, the OneWeb satellite group at a low near-earth orbit has 218 spacecraft, it is planned to launch hundreds of others. The upcoming launch must bring the number of ONEWEB spacecraft in orbit up to 254.