ISRO to launch 36 satellites of UK’s global communications network OneWeb on October 23

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch 36 satellites of UK’s global communications network OneWeb on 23rd of this month. The launch of satellites is scheduled for 12.07 AM on October 23.

The commercial launch onboard the GSLV-Mk3, India’s heaviest satellite, is being facilitated by Space PSU NewSpace India



Limited (NSIL).

NSIL has signed two launch service contracts with OneWeb for launching the firm’s LEO (low Earth orbit) broadband communication satellites onboard the GSLV-Mk3.

The Space PSU has at least six commercial missions planned in the next few months.