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Written question asked by Nick Smith (Labour) on Monday, 8 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 February 2021 (named day). It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 February 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


OneWeb

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how many OneWeb satellites his Department estimates will be produced for orbit in the next 12 months.

Answer

Details of satellite production and future launches are a commercial matter for the company.

OneWeb plans to complete UK coverage and commence commercial services by the end of 2021, with global coverage planned for 2022.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
150745
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Satellites OneWeb
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk