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ONEWEB-0536 (54148)
COSPAR: 2022-138AM | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0536
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 2022
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
LVM3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54148
International Designator
2022-138AM
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:32:01 GMT
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Inclination
87.92°
Right Ascension
268.08°
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Argument of Perigee
76.79°
Period
109.03 min
Mean Motion
13.21 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ONEWEB-0536
Alternative Name
OneWeb SL0536
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ONEWEBN
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54148U 22138AM 26200.18890948 -.00000164 00000+0 -43602-3 0 9995
2 54148 87.9170 268.0769 0002626 76.7913 283.3513 13.20771064183528
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Summary
The ONEWEB-0536 satellite, also known as OneWeb SL0536, is a communication satellite manufactured by ONEWUS and operated by ONEWEBN. Launched on October 22, 2022, from the Sriharikota Launchpad (SLP) using the LVM3 launch vehicle, this UK-based satellite utilizes an Arrow bus configuration with a dry mass of 140 kg and a launch mass of 148 kg. It is equipped with a Ku-Band payload for communication purposes and powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite measures 1.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 1 meter, with a span of 5 meters due to its trapezoid shape plus two panels. Its expected lifetime is seven years, supported by SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters for propulsion.
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 L14-001
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
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