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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bharti Airtel-owned satellite communications company OneWeb confirmed the launch of how many new Low Earth Orbit satellites?
A
42
B
36
C
30
D
45
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -NEW DELHI : Airtel-backed OneWeb successfully launched and deployed 40 satellites onboard a SpaceX launcher on Monday, January 9, the company confirmed in a statement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Airtel-backed OneWeb successfully launched and deployed 40 satellites onboard a SpaceX launcher. This was the UK-based satellite network provider’s 16th successful launch, bringing the total number of satellites in its low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellation of satellites up to 542.

Detailed explanation-3: -With 542 satellites now in orbit, OneWeb has more than 80% of its first-generation constellation launched.

Detailed explanation-4: -With global coverage of 20+ satellites and 15 teleports augmented with a robust fibre network, we can link your remote business sites through multiple media, providing seamless, anywhere-anytime connectivity.

Detailed explanation-5: -Indian telco Bharti Airtel owns 30 percent of OneWeb, having invested around $1bn in the company.

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