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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:satellite
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gptkbp:acquisition
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acquired by a consortium in 2000
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gptkbp:availability
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24/7
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gptkbp:communication
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packet switching
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gptkbp:competitors
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gptkb:Inmarsat
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gptkbp:covered_by
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global
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gptkbp:customer_support
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24/7 support available
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gptkbp:data_usage
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up to 2400 bps
flexible options available
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gptkbp:elevation
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780 km
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gptkbp:emergency_services
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gptkb:stock_market_index
used in disaster recovery
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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low
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gptkbp:equipment
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gptkb:Iridium_phones
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gptkbp:feedback
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generally positive
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gptkbp:first_generation
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gptkb:Iridium_1
gptkb:Iridium_NEXT
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gptkbp:future_plans
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expansion of services
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gptkbp:has_feature
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complete global coverage
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gptkbp:has_voice_line
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approximately 1 second
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gptkbp:headquarters
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Mc Lean, Virginia, USA
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gptkbp:home_ground
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multiple worldwide
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Iridium Communications network
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gptkbp:is_accessible_by
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limited
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gptkbp:launch_date
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gptkb:1997
1997-05-05
2021-01-14
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gptkbp:market_segment
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remote and maritime communications
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:66
gptkb:Space_X
approximately 15 years
polar orbit
ongoing program
cross-linked architecture
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:Iridium_Communications_Inc.
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gptkbp:orbital_period
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gptkb:Iridium_Certus
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Iridium_satellite_constellation
global telecommunications infrastructure
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gptkbp:partnerships
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various telecommunications companies
with NG Os for humanitarian efforts
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gptkbp:primary_user
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government and military
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gptkbp:regulatory_compliance
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FCC and international regulations
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gptkbp:reliability
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high
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gptkbp:restoration
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gptkb:2001
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gptkbp:revenue
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subscription-based services
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gptkbp:security_features
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AES-256
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gptkbp:service_type
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voice and data services
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gptkbp:services
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gptkb:Iridium_Certus
various tiers available
Iridium Certus 100 in 2018
Iridium Certus 200 in 2020
Iridium Certus 700 in 2021
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gptkbp:supports
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:technology
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Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites
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gptkbp:track
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real-time tracking available
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gptkbp:user_base
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over 500,000 users
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gptkbp:voice_actor
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Iridium Voice
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Iridium_NEXT
gptkb:Iridium_Satellites
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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