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ONEWEB-0535 (54147)
COSPAR: 2022-138AL | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0535
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 2022
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
LVM3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54147
International Designator
2022-138AL
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:09:06 GMT
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Inclination
87.92°
Right Ascension
298.48°
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Argument of Perigee
91.40°
Period
109.11 min
Mean Motion
13.20 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ONEWEB-0535
Alternative Name
OneWeb SL0535
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 54147U 22138AL 26200.75632257 .00000065 00000+0 13091-3 0 9991
2 54147 87.9196 298.4762 0001919 91.3977 268.7376 13.19723524181137
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Summary
The satellite ONEWEB-0535 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-138AL) was launched on October 22, 2022, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using the LVM3 launch vehicle. This UK-manufactured communication satellite utilizes an Arrow bus configuration and is operated by OnewebN. It has dimensions of 1.3 meters in length, a diameter of 1 meter, and a span of 5 meters when deployed. The dry mass of the satellite is 140 kilograms with a launch mass of 148 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku-Band payload for communication purposes, it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Propulsion is provided by SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters. The expected operational lifetime of this satellite is approximately seven 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 L14-016
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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