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ONEWEB-0533 (55141)
COSPAR: 2023-004B | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0533
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 10, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55141
International Designator
2023-004B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:25:36 GMT
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Inclination
87.90°
Right Ascension
344.16°
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Argument of Perigee
98.12°
Period
109.72 min
Mean Motion
13.12 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ONEWEB-0533
Alternative Name
OneWeb SL0533
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 55141U 23004B 26200.93444559 .00000323 00000+0 86297-3 0 9990
2 55141 87.8972 344.1596 0001648 98.1216 262.0100 13.12441651172354
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The ONEWEB-0533 satellite, also known as OneWeb SL0533, was launched on January 10, 2023, from the AFTSR Launch Site LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has an arrow bus configuration and is owned by OnewebN. The spacecraft measures 1.3 meters in length, with a diameter of 1 meter and a span of 5 meters. Its dry mass is 140 kilograms and its launch mass was 148 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku-Band payload and solar arrays for power, the satellite utilizes SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters as its motor system. The purpose of this communication satellite is to provide communication services and has an estimated lifetime of seven years. It was manufactured by ONEWUS in the UK.
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 L16-024
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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