ONEWEB-0561 (56710)

COSPAR: 2023-068A | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0561

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ONEWEB-0561 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 20, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56710

International Designator

2023-068A

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:44:09 GMT

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Inclination

87.92°

Right Ascension

267.97°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

105.91°

Period

109.03 min

Mean Motion

13.21 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ONEWEB-0561

Alternative Name

OneWeb SL0561

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 56710U 23068A   26200.69733177  .00000131  00000+0  29009-3 0  9998
2 56710  87.9181 267.9653 0001785 105.9125 254.2205 13.20770870153797

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Summary
The ONEWEB-0561 satellite, also known as OneWeb SL0561, is owned by ONEWBN and manufactured by ONEWUS. Launched on May 20, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a configuration known as Arrow bus with dimensions of 1.3 meters in length, 1 meter in diameter, and spans 5 meters. It carries a Ku-Band payload for communication purposes and utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power. The dry mass is recorded at 140 kg, while the launch mass was 148 kg. Equipped with SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters for propulsion, this satellite has a mission lifespan of approximately 7 years. Its shape is described as Trapezoid+2 pan and it serves a communication purpose within its operational framework.
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 L19-000

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

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