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ONEWEB-0187 (48221)
COSPAR: 2021-031M | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0187
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 25, 2021
Launch Site
VOSTO
Launch Pad
PU1S
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48221
International Designator
2021-031M
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:57:29 GMT
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Inclination
87.90°
Right Ascension
286.31°
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Argument of Perigee
99.73°
Period
109.55 min
Mean Motion
13.15 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ONEWEB-0187
Alternative Name
OneWeb SL0187
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ONEWEBN
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 48221U 21031M 26185.24826208 .00000013 00000-0 -41565-6 0 9990
2 48221 87.8971 286.3141 0002196 99.7307 260.4071 13.14502562250508
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ONEWEB-0187, also known as OneWeb SL0187, is a communication satellite belonging to OneWebN. Launched on April 25, 2021, from VOSTO launch site using Soyuz-2-1B launch vehicle, it has a trapezoid+2 pan shape and is equipped with solar arrays for power along with batteries. The satellite features a Ku-Band payload and uses SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters as its motor system. It was manufactured by ONEWUS using the Arrow bus configuration, measures 1.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 1 meter with a span of 5 meters. Its dry mass is 140 kg and launch mass is 148 kg. The satellite's expected lifetime is 7 years and it operates for communication purposes.
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 L6-027
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
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