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LEO satellites – Internet connectivity
June 8 , 2021
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- OneWeb is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications operator.
- It has launched its next batch of 36 satellites from Russia.
- With the latest launch, OneWeb’s total in-orbit constellation stands at 218 satellites.
- These would be a part of OneWeb’s 648 LEO satellite fleet.
- Using LEO satellites OneWeb seeks to offer connectivity across the UK, Alaska, Northern Europe, Greenland, the Arctic Seas and Canada.
- It calls this programme the ‘Five to 50’ service.
- It offers internet connectivity to all regions north of 50 degrees latitude.
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