OneWeb launches 34 satellites, bringing the total number of satellites in orbit to 428.
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Two-thirds of the LEO satellite fleet has already been deployed,
demand for OneWeb's broadband connectivity services has increased.
New distribution partnerships have been signed by OneWeb.
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Bharti-backed Arianespace successfully launched 34 satellites first from Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, according to OneWeb. With this newest move, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications corporation now has a total of 428 satellites in orbit. OneWeb stated in a statement that Arianespace successfully launched 34 satellites from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana. This is the company's first launch in 2022, and their 13th overall. Two-thirds of OneWeb's LEO satellite fleet has already launched, enabling high-speed, low-latency worldwide communication. It makes up 66% of OneWeb's projected 648 LEO satellite fleet, which will provide high-speed, low-latency worldwide connectivity, according to the business. OneWeb's broadband connectivity services have seen increased demand from telecommunications providers, aviation and maritime industries, ISPs (internet service providers), and governments throughout the world, according to the business.
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Last month, the business announced new distribution partnership agreements with a number of companies, including Hughes Network Systems, Marlink, and Field Solutions Holdings, to assist guarantee connection is provided to the world's most remote locations. 'Our first launch of the year symbolises our considerable progress toward building a fully worldwide LEO network later in 2022,' stated Neil Masterson, CEO of OneWeb.
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