Satellite operator · United States
Iridium Communications
The operator of the Iridium (and Iridium NEXT) low-Earth-orbit voice and data communications constellation.
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Fleet
Satellites and constellations operated by Iridium Communications that are modelled in this encyclopedia.
- Iridium NEXTActive
The second-generation Iridium constellation of 66 cross-linked low-Earth-orbit satellites providing pole-to-pole voice and data coverage.
OperatorIridium CommunicationsOrbitLEOSize66 operational satellites plus on-orbit spares
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- Gunter's Space PageGunter Krebs — Gunter's Space Page
A specialist reference compilation of launch vehicles, stages, and spacecraft across all spacefaring nations.