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ONEWEB-0531 (54146)
COSPAR: 2022-138AK | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0531
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 2022
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
LVM3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54146
International Designator
2022-138AK
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:35:03 GMT
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Inclination
87.92°
Right Ascension
267.95°
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Argument of Perigee
77.31°
Period
109.03 min
Mean Motion
13.21 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ONEWEB-0531
Alternative Name
OneWeb SL0531
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 54146U 22138AK 26200.73267431 -.00000005 00000+0 -45107-4 0 9996
2 54146 87.9186 267.9500 0002373 77.3124 282.8275 13.20769709183605
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The ONEWEB-0531 satellite, also known as OneWeb SL0531, was launched on October 22, 2022, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SRILR) using the LVM3 launch vehicle. The spacecraft is owned by OneWebN and manufactured by ONEWUS in the UK. It has a configuration known as Arrow bus with dimensions of 1.3 meters in length, 1 meter in diameter, and spans 5 meters when deployed. Its dry mass is 140 kg, while its launch mass was 148 kg. The satellite carries a Ku-Band payload for communication purposes and utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It employs SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters as propulsion systems. The satellite's shape is described as Trapezoid+2 pan and it has an expected operational lifetime of 7 years.
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 L14-008
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
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