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O3B MPOWER F4 (56367)
COSPAR: 2023-059A | Alt Name: O3b mPOWER F4
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 28, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56367
International Designator
2023-059A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:33:46 GMT
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Inclination
0.06°
Right Ascension
349.29°
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Argument of Perigee
131.34°
Period
287.93 min
Mean Motion
5.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
O3B MPOWER F4
Alternative Name
O3b mPOWER F4
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
O3BS
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 56367U 23059A 26200.35678858 -.00000024 00000+0 00000+0 0 9991
2 56367 0.0628 349.2858 0007734 131.3423 239.4448 05.00115377 60214
Source: Celestrak
Summary
O3B MPOWER F4 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-059A) is a communication satellite manufactured by BOES and owned by O3BS. Launched on April 28, 2023, from AFETR Launch Pad LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it was stabilized in orbit the following day at 05:19 UTC. The satellite is configured with a BUS of 702X and BSS-702X configuration for communication purposes. It measures approximately 1.2 meters in length, 3 meters in diameter, and has a span of 27 meters due to its solar arrays. With a dry mass of 1700 kg and the same launch mass, it is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The payload includes Ka-Band transponders and is equipped with PPS5000 motors for movement. Its shape can be described as box-like with two panels. The satellite's expected lifetime is 10 years, dedicated to providing communication services from its orbit.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.2
Diameter
3
Span
27
Dry Mass
1700
Launch Mass
1700
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
O3b mPOWER 4
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
BOES
Life Expectancy
10 years
Bus
702X
Configuration
BSS-702X
Motor
PPS5000
Equipment
Ka-Band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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