ISRO launches India's largest LVM3 rocket carrying 36 satellites

NH Bureau Sunday, 26 March 2023 11:02:25 AM

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New Delhi : Indian Space Research organization on Sunday launched India’s largest LMV 3 rocket carrying 36 one web satellites onboard. The launch was held at the second launchpad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre SDSC SHAR.

CONGRATULATIONS @isro!!#ISRO launches LVM3-M3/Oneweb India-2 Mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, #Sriharikota.#LVM3M3/#Oneweb pic.twitter.com/zz8BLRtqnP
— Doordarshan National दूरदर्शन नेशनल (@DDNational) March 26, 2023

In the mission, LVM3 will be putting 36 OneWeb Gen-1 satellites totalling about 5,805 kg into a 450 km circular orbit with an inclination of 87.4 degrees. This is the sixth flight of LVM3. Before this, LVM3 had successfully completed five consecutive space missions, including the Chandrayaan-2 mission.

Proud to be associated with the Department of Space #ISRO at a time when India under PM Sh @NarendraModi has emerged as the frontline Space Tech nation of the world. Team ISRO adds yet another feather to its much decorated hat.Successful launch of LVM3-M3/OneWeb India-2 mission. pic.twitter.com/VqYSn5VMBO
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) March 26, 2023

OneWeb is a global communication network powered from space, enabling connectivity for governments, businesses, and communities. It is implementing a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites.