India launches 36 satellites delayed by war in UkraineAP, NEW DELHIIndia yesterday launched a rocket carrying 36 private Internet satellites, stepping in to keep the orbital constellation growing after a months-long interruption related to the war in Ukraine. The liftoff from southern India was the first launch for London-based OneWeb since breaking with the Russian Space Agency in March because of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman S. Somanath speaks at an event in Bangalore, India, on July 11. It was the 14th launch of OneWeb satellites and relied on the country’s heaviest rocket, normally reserved for Indian government spacecraft. With the war in Ukraine still raging, it could open an opportunity for India as many countries shun Russian launch services.

Source: Taipei Times October 23, 2022 16:40 UTC