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| LVM-3 launch | |
|---|---|
| Launch | 22 October 2022 00:07 IST (UTC +5:30) |
| Operator | ISRO |
| Pad | SDSC SLP |
| Payload |
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| Outcome | Success |
| List of LVM3 launches | |
The LVM3-M2 was the fifth launch of ISRO's LVM3 launch vehicle.[1][2] It was the first commercial launch of the rocket under NSIL and its first multi-satellite mission to low earth orbit. The cryogenic stage performed multiple reorientation and velocity addition maneuvers to sequentially dispose the satellites.
Payload
On 20 April 2022 OneWeb announced a deal with NewSpace India Limited, the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation.[3] OneWeb satellites were to be deployed by LVM 3 [4] using a lightly modified version of the satellite dispenser previously used on Soyuz rockets, a plan cancelled after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[5]The mission was also referred to as Oneweb India-1 campaign.
The separation of satellites involved a unique maneuver of the cryogenic stage to orientation and re-orientation covering 9 phases spanning 75 minutes.This was OneWeb's 14th launch, bringing their constellation to 462 satellites.[6]
Gallery
Mission overview
- Mass:
- Payload weight: 5,796kg[7]
- Overall height: 43.5 m (143 ft)[8]
- Propellant:[9]
- Propellant mass:[9]
- Stage 1: 205,000 kg (452,000 lb)
- Stage 2: 116,000 kg (256,000 lb)
- Stage 3: 28,000 kg (62,000 lb)
- Altitude: 601km[8]
- Inclination: 87.4°[8]
See also
References
- ^ "LVM3 M2 / OneWeb India-1 Mission". www.isro.gov.in. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "ISRO to launch LVM3-M2 space vehicle to carry 36 OneWeb Internet satellites to space on October 23". ddnews.gov.in. Archived from the original on 17 April 2025. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "OneWeb agrees satellite launch programme with New Space India". OneWeb. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ "Successful launch of 36 OneWeb Satellites with ISRO/NSIL marks key milestone to enable global connectivity". OneWeb. 27 March 2023. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ Graham, William (22 October 2022). "OneWeb resumes launches with first commercial GSLV Mk.III". NASASpaceFlight.com. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ "36 OneWeb satellites successfully launched by ISRO/ NSIL from Sriharikota". OneWeb. Archived from the original on 24 October 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ "LVM3 M2 / OneWeb India-1 Mission". www.isro.gov.in. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ^ a b c https://www.isro.gov.in/media_isro/pdf/Missions/LVM3/LVM3M2OneWebBrochure.pdf
- ^ a b "LVM3 - ISRO". www.isro.gov.in. Archived from the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
