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ONEWEB-0679 (56715)
COSPAR: 2023-068F | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0679
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56715
International Designator
2023-068F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:11:36 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
87.91°
Right Ascension
222.36°
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Argument of Perigee
76.91°
Period
109.37 min
Mean Motion
13.17 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ONEWEB-0679
Alternative Name
OneWeb SL0679
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ONEWEBN
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56715U 23068F 26200.46638894 -.00000051 00000+0 -16605-3 0 9999
2 56715 87.9079 222.3578 0001848 76.9093 283.2245 13.16594399155973
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The ONEWUS-built satellite ONEWEB-0679, also known as OneWeb SL0679, was launched on May 20, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has an arrow bus configuration and measures 1.3 meters in length with a diameter of 1 meter and a span of 5 meters. It weighs 148 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 140 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku-Band payload, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries. Its propulsion system includes SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters. With an expected lifetime of seven years, ONEWEB-0679 supports the mission objectives set by its owner, ONEWEBN.
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 L19-005
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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