Arianespace OneWeb 11 Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat-M
Rocket Launch Video Streams
About the OneWeb 11 Mission
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Polar Orbit
- Launch Cost: $80,000,000
A batch of 36 satellites for the OneWeb satellite constellation, which is intended to provide global Internet broadband service for individual consumers. The constellation is planned to have around 648 microsatellites (of which 60 are spares), around 150 kg each, operating in Ku-band from low Earth orbit.
Launch Pad & Location
Cosmodrome Site 1S
Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation
The Cosmodrome Site 1S launch pad has hosted 20 rocket launches, including 20 orbital launch attempts. The Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation launch site has been the location for 21 total rocket launches.
The Vostochny Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport above the 51st parallel north in the Amur Oblast, in the Russian Far East. It is intended to reduce Russia's dependency on the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The first launch took place on 28 April 2016 at 02:01 UTC.
Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz 2.1b Rocket
Soyuz-2 is the 21st-century version of the Russian Soyuz rocket. In its basic form, it is a three-stage carrier rocket for placing payloads into low Earth orbit. The 2.1b version adds an upgraded engine (RD-0124) with improved performance to the second stage.
Learn more about the Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz 2.1b Rocket
About Arianespace
Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Arianespace Soyuz 2.1b OneWeb 11 launch scheduled?
The Arianespace Soyuz 2.1b OneWeb 11 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Arianespace Soyuz 2.1b OneWeb 11 launch video?
You can watch the Arianespace Soyuz 2.1b launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Arianespace Soyuz 2.1b OneWeb 11 mission launch from?
The Arianespace Soyuz 2.1b rocket launched from Cosmodrome Site 1S at Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation. The Vostochny Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport above the 51st parallel north in the Amur Oblast, in the Russian Far East. It is intended to reduce Russia's dependency on the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The first launch took place on 28 April 2016 at 02:01 UTC.
What rocket was used for the OneWeb 11 mission?
The OneWeb 11 mission launched aboard a Arianespace Soyuz 2.1b rocket. Soyuz-2 is the 21st-century version of the Russian Soyuz rocket. In its basic form, it is a three-stage carrier rocket for placing payloads into low Earth orbit. The 2.1b version adds an upgraded engine (RD-0124) with improved performance to the second stage. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Arianespace Soyuz 2.1b OneWeb 11 launch?
The Arianespace Soyuz 2.1b OneWeb 11 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Arianespace Soyuz 2.1b OneWeb 11 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Arianespace Soyuz 2.1b launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the OneWeb 11 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Arianespace live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.