Tech Desk 
Oct 20, 2024
SpaceX is set to launch a final batch of broadband satellites for Eutelsat OneWeb, enabling the way for global internet coverage. The Falcon 9 rocket would lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base’s Space Launch Complex 4E.
What is Eutelsat OneWeb mission?
Eutelsat OneWeb is a leading provider of global internet services, offering connectivity solutions to enterprise and government customers. These satellites in low-Earth orbit enable fast, reliable, and secure internet access worldwide.
The mission would add to Eutelsat OneWeb's existing constellation of 634 satellites, enabling the company to provide global coverage and expand services to its growing base of enterprise and government customers.
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The SpaceX-Eutelsat OneWeb launch, scheduled for today October 20, would add 40 more satellites to Eutelsat OneWeb's constellation of 634. This would bring the company closer to its goal of providing global internet coverage.
Once complete, the constellation would consist of 674 satellites, with the final 12 set to launch in early 2025. Eutelsat OneWeb is a joint venture between Eutelsat Communications and OneWeb, two leading satellite operators. This launch marks a significant milestone in their mission to deliver reliable internet access worldwide.
SpaceX launch missions
SpaceX has successfully launched three sets of OneWeb satellites, each consisting of 40 spacecraft. The most recent launch on May 20, 2023, brought Eutelsat OneWeb's constellation to its current strength.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Eutelsat OneWeb mission launch details
The launch is scheduled to take place on October 20 at 1:13am EDT (0513 GMT; 10:13pm California time).
Viewers can watch the live broadcast on SpaceX's X (formerly Twitter) stream. The Falcon 9 rocket would lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, carrying the Eutelsat OneWeb broadband satellites into orbit.
