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ONEWEB-0630 (56072)
COSPAR: 2023-043AC | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0630
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 26, 2023
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
LVM3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56072
International Designator
2023-043AC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:39:54 GMT
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Inclination
87.90°
Right Ascension
252.82°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
102.69°
Period
109.46 min
Mean Motion
13.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ONEWEB-0630
Alternative Name
OneWeb SL0630
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ONEWEBN
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56072U 23043AC 26200.19438125 -.00000007 00000+0 -52301-4 0 9998
2 56072 87.8985 252.8195 0002198 102.6926 257.4450 13.15549736160632
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The ONEWEB-0630 satellite, also known as OneWeb SL0630, is a communication satellite manufactured by ONEWUS and owned by ONEWBN. 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 kilograms, while its launch mass was 148 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku-Band payload and solar arrays for power. The satellite is expected to have an operational lifetime of 7 years and uses SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters as its propulsion system. Its shape consists of a trapezoid with two panels.
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 L18-027
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
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
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Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
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