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ONEWEB-0682 (56718)
COSPAR: 2023-068J | Alt Name: OneWeb SL0682
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56718
International Designator
2023-068J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:53:37 GMT
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Inclination
87.90°
Right Ascension
252.82°
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Argument of Perigee
82.27°
Period
109.46 min
Mean Motion
13.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ONEWEB-0682
Alternative Name
OneWeb SL0682
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 56718U 23068J 26200.20390306 .00000118 00000+0 28012-3 0 9994
2 56718 87.8985 252.8166 0002084 82.2730 277.8637 13.15548100153669
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The ONEWUS-built ONEWEB-0682 satellite, also known as OneWeb SL0682, is a communication satellite launched on May 20, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has an arrow bus configuration and carries a Ku-Band payload for its mission objectives. The spacecraft measures 1.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 1 meter, and spans 5 meters when deployed. With a dry mass of 140 kg and a launch mass of 148 kg, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with SPT-50 or BHT-350 Hall effect thrusters for propulsion, ONEWEB-0682 is designed to operate in space for up to 7 years. The satellite's shape consists of a trapezoid plus two panels. It is owned by OneWebN and operates under the name OneWeb L19-008.
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 L19-008
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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