The Day NASA Chose Its First Space Pioneers
Sixty-four years ago, NASA made a decision that would shape the future of human spaceflight by selecting three astronauts to compete for America's first journey into space
ONEWEB-0504 (54122)
COSPAR: 2022-138K | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0504
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 2022
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
LVM3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54122
International Designator
2022-138K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:19:37 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
87.92°
Right Ascension
298.47°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
108.18°
Period
109.11 min
Mean Motion
13.20 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Explore in the Catalog
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ONEWEB-0504
Alternative Name
OneWeb SL0504
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ONEWEBN
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54122U 22138K 26200.80529897 .00000003 00000+0 -25182-4 0 9993
2 54122 87.9191 298.4731 0001952 108.1752 251.9593 13.19726352181133
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The ONEWEB-0504 satellite, also known as OneWeb SL0504, was launched on October 22, 2022, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center (SRILR) using a Launch Vehicle Mark III (LVM3). This communication satellite has an Arrow bus configuration and is manufactured by ONEWUS. It measures 1.3 meters in length with a diameter of 1 meter and spans 5 meters when fully deployed, and it has a dry mass of 140 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku-Band payload and solar arrays for power generation along with batteries. Its propulsion system includes SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters. Launched at a total mass of 148 kilograms, ONEWEB-0504 has an expected operational lifetime of seven years and is owned by OneWebN. The spacecraft’s design incorporates a trapezoid with two panels and serves the purpose of providing communication services.
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 L14-013
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
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
X Report 1 Mar 2025
FAA greenlights Flight 8 of SpaceX's Starship while senators examine Air Force nominee's ties to the company.
X Report 12 Aug 2025
SpaceX ramps up Raptor 3 testing and the launch landscape heats up with Vulcan and Ariane set to lift off before Starlink missions.
X Report 23 Feb 2025
SpaceX faces a setback with a Falcon 9 upper stage reentry issue, while NASA selects SpaceX for a new mission. Starlink expansions continue with multiple satellite launches.
Space Brief 7 May 2025
Today's briefing focuses on key developments in military space activities, technological advancements, and strategic challenges faced by the U.S. in space dominance. Notably, the Space Force is expanding its missile warning capabilities, and significant funding discussions are underway.
Blue Origin's New Glenn Destroyed in Hotfire Anomaly | KeepTrack Space Brief
Blue Origin lost New Glenn during static fire testing at Launch Complex 36. Vehicle sustained serious damage in anomaly. NASA Artemis timeline impacts possible.
Space Brief 6 Sep 2025
Today's brief covers China's latest experimental launch to GEO and new commercial satellites, insights from hyperspectral imagery on underground structures, and the Space Force's material testing for Mars missions.
Space Brief 25 May 2025
Today's brief covers crucial developments in satellite technology and operations, including new Starlink launches, groundbreaking satellite data on flood waves, and pivotal changes in South African telecom policy driven by Starlink.