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ONEWEB-0513 (54131)
COSPAR: 2022-138U | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0513
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 2022
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
LVM3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54131
International Designator
2022-138U
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:49:18 GMT
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Inclination
87.92°
Right Ascension
298.41°
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Argument of Perigee
127.54°
Period
109.07 min
Mean Motion
13.20 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ONEWEB-0513
Alternative Name
OneWeb SL0513
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 54131U 22138U 26200.82591409 -.00000047 00000+0 -14837-3 0 9996
2 54131 87.9192 298.4133 0001789 127.5417 232.5879 13.20269161181023
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Summary
The ONEWEB-0513 satellite, also known as OneWeb SL0513, is a communication satellite manufactured by ONEWUS and owned by ONEWEBN. It was launched on October 22, 2022, from the SRILR launch site using the LVM3 vehicle. The satellite has an arrow bus configuration and measures 1.3 meters in length with a diameter of 1 meter and a span of 5 meters. At launch, it weighed 148 kilograms and has a dry mass of 140 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku-Band payload and uses solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite employs SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters as its motor system. Its expected operational lifetime is 7 years, and it serves communication purposes in orbit.
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 L14-002
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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