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ONEWEB-0538 (56047)
COSPAR: 2023-043B | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0538
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 26, 2023
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
LVM3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56047
International Designator
2023-043B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:58:59 GMT
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Inclination
87.91°
Right Ascension
222.30°
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Argument of Perigee
92.53°
Period
109.37 min
Mean Motion
13.17 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ONEWEB-0538
Alternative Name
OneWeb SL0538
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ONEWEBN
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56047U 23043B 26200.79096360 -.00000039 00000+0 -13647-3 0 9991
2 56047 87.9079 222.2978 0002340 92.5313 267.6085 13.16594041163264
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Summary
The Oneweb-0538 satellite, also known as OneWeb SL0538, is a communication satellite developed by ONEWUS and owned by ONEWEBN. It was launched on March 26, 2023, from the Sriharikota Launch Pad (SLP) using the LVM3 launch vehicle. The satellite operates on an Arrow bus configuration with dimensions of 1.3 meters in length, 1 meter in diameter, and has a span of 5 meters. It weighs approximately 148 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 140 kilograms. Its primary mission is communication, utilizing a Ku-Band payload and solar arrays for power generation. The satellite's propulsion system includes SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters. With an expected operational lifetime of seven years, it plays a role in the ongoing development of global communication networks.
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 L18-002
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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