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ONEWEB-0644 (55808)
COSPAR: 2023-029N | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0644
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 9, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55808
International Designator
2023-029N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:29:36 GMT
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Inclination
87.92°
Right Ascension
298.49°
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Argument of Perigee
104.85°
Period
109.11 min
Mean Motion
13.20 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ONEWEB-0644
Alternative Name
OneWeb SL0644
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 55808U 23029N 26200.77055845 .00000083 00000+0 17411-3 0 9990
2 55808 87.9184 298.4899 0002355 104.8477 255.2917 13.19725842163205
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The ONEWEB-0644 satellite, also known as OneWeb SL0644, is owned by ONEWEBN and manufactured by ONEWUS. Launched on March 9, 2023, from the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from LC40 pad, it has a configuration based on an Arrow bus with dimensions of 1.3 meters in length, 1 meter in diameter, and a span of 5 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 140 kg, and its total launch mass was 148 kg. It is equipped with a Ku-Band payload for communication purposes and powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters. The satellite has a trapezoid shape plus two panels and is expected to operate for 7 years in its mission to provide communication services.
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 L17-006
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
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