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ONEWEB-0589 (54655)
COSPAR: 2022-166P | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0589
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 8, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54655
International Designator
2022-166P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:27:39 GMT
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Inclination
87.92°
Right Ascension
237.55°
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Argument of Perigee
82.04°
Period
108.94 min
Mean Motion
13.22 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ONEWEB-0589
Alternative Name
OneWeb SL0589
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 54655U 22166P 26200.51920169 .00000005 00000+0 -18736-4 0 9999
2 54655 87.9230 237.5454 0001304 82.0398 278.0884 13.21825619175811
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The ONEWEB-0589 satellite, also known as OneWeb SL0589, was launched on December 8, 2022, from the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Pad LC39A. This communication satellite has an ARROW bus configuration and is owned by ONEWBN. It measures 1.3 meters in length with a diameter of 1 meter and spans 5 meters when fully deployed. The dry mass of the satellite is 140 kg, while its launch mass was 148 kg. Equipped with a Ku-Band payload for communication purposes, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite's propulsion system includes SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters. It has an operational lifespan of approximately seven years and is designed to function within the mission parameters set by its manufacturer, ONEWUS.
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 L15-032
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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