ONEWEB-0608 (54672)

COSPAR: 2022-166AG | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0608

Image

Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

December 8, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

54672

International Designator

2022-166AG

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:16:36 GMT

Apogee

Calculating...

Perigee

Calculating...

Inclination

87.92°

Right Ascension

237.41°

Eccentricity

Calculating...

Argument of Perigee

89.00°

Period

108.94 min

Mean Motion

13.22 rev/day

Latitude

Calculating...

Longitude

Calculating...

Altitude

Calculating...

Velocity

Calculating...

Polar Plot

3D Visualization

Explore in the Catalog

ARROW bus OneWeb OneWeb constellation United Kingdom satellites Payloads

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ONEWEB-0608

Alternative Name

OneWeb SL0608

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

ONEWEBN

Country

United Kingdom

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 54672U 22166AG  26201.13652984  .00000111  00000+0  23663-3 0  9995

2 54672  87.9241 237.4123 0001631  88.9967 271.1354 13.21824188175900

Source: Celestrak

Summary

The ONEWUS-built satellite, named ONEWEB-0608 or OneWeb SL0608, is a communication satellite that was launched on December 8, 2022, from the AFETR launch site using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 1.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 1 meter with a span of 5 meters. It has a dry mass of 140 kg and a launch mass of 148 kg. Equipped with a Ku-Band payload, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite employs SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters as its propulsion system and is expected to have an operational lifetime of 7 years. The mission's primary purpose is communication services.

Physical Characteristics

Length

1.3

Diameter

Span

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 L15-030

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

This tool will help you track the satellite's position and predict its upcoming passes over your location. Simply input the coordinates or click the geolocation button to get started.

Latitude

Longitude

Next Pass

Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)

Start Azimuth

Max Elevation

Stop Azimuth

Time Until

Pass Duration

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

The Day Europe Changed the Game for Small Satellites

Thirteen years ago, a new rocket lifted off from the edge of the Amazon rainforest, marking Europe's entry into the small satellite launch market and carrying the dreams of university students across a continent

Space Brief 23 Mar 2025

Discover today's fascinating space events, from exceptional aurora displays to potential exomoon formations, alongside intriguing satellite insights.

X Report 14 Jul 2025

SpaceX successfully launched the Dror 1 satellite for Israel Aerospace Industries, marking another step forward in their launch capabilities.

Space Brief 23 Nov 2025

Today's highlights include a space debris incident involving China's spacecraft, development advancements for military space missions, and a notable setback for SpaceX's Starship booster.

Space Brief 16 Jan 2025

Explore today's pivotal news in space with highlights on record government space budgets, military satellite developments, and significant industry shifts.

X Report 7 Apr 2025

SpaceX prepares for another Starlink launch today, following a successful deployment over the weekend from Florida's Space Coast.

Block 3 Starship Prep Accelerates at Starbase | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX accelerates Block 3 Starship pad work at Starbase as Russia preps Soyuz-5 debut alongside Falcon 9 internet satellite launches.

Space Brief 3 Dec 2025

Today's brief covers the integration of commercial and military space capabilities, a notable change in Crew 12 mission, advancements in digital training for space operations, and more.