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ONEWEB-0059 (45162)
COSPAR: 2020-008AH | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0059
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 6, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45162
International Designator
2020-008AH
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:07:59 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
87.88°
Right Ascension
32.93°
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Argument of Perigee
79.80°
Period
109.89 min
Mean Motion
13.10 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ONEWEB-0059
Alternative Name
OneWeb SL0059
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ONEWEB
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45162U 20008AH 26185.00555346 -.00000187 00000-0 -57161-3 0 9999
2 45162 87.8820 32.9266 0001628 79.7959 280.3352 13.10373336310528
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The ONEWEB-0059 satellite, also known as OneWeb SL0059, was launched on February 6, 2020, from the TSYMC launch site using a Soyuz-2-1B launch vehicle from LC31 pad. It is part of the UK's communication mission and uses an Arrow bus configuration with a dry mass of 140 kg and a launch mass of 148 kg. The satellite has dimensions of 1.3 meters in length, 1 meter in diameter, and a span of 5 meters due to its trapezoid shape plus two panels. It is equipped with Ku-Band payload, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries as backup. The propulsion system includes SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters. The satellite's operational lifespan is expected to be around 7 years post-launch.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.3
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
140
Launch Mass
148
Shape
Trapezoid+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OneWeb L2-007
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
ONEWUS
Life Expectancy
+ 7 years
Bus
ARROW
Configuration
Arrow bus
Motor
SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters
Equipment
Ku-Band payload
Power System
solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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