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ONEWEB-0547 (56049)
COSPAR: 2023-043D | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0547
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 26, 2023
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
LVM3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56049
International Designator
2023-043D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:52:29 GMT
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Inclination
87.92°
Right Ascension
237.54°
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Argument of Perigee
98.22°
Period
108.94 min
Mean Motion
13.22 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ONEWEB-0547
Alternative Name
OneWeb SL0547
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ONEWEBN
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56049U 23043D 26200.49478571 -.00000288 00000+0 -72849-3 0 9993
2 56049 87.9236 237.5450 0002242 98.2243 261.9145 13.21825228162499
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Summary
The ONEWEB-0547 satellite, also known as OneWeb SL0547, is a communication satellite owned by ONEWEBN and operated for the purpose of communication services. It was launched on March 26, 2023, from SRILR using the LVM3 launch vehicle. The satellite has an arrow bus configuration with dimensions of 1.3 meters in length, 1 meter in diameter, and a span of 5 meters. Its dry mass is 140 kg, while its launch mass was 148 kg. It is equipped with a Ku-Band payload powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's propulsion system consists of SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters. Manufactured by ONEWUS in the UK, it has a trapezoid shape with two panels and an expected operational lifetime of 7 years.
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 L18-004
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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