Iridium NEXT

GPTKB entity

Statements (105)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:star
gptkbp:capacity increased capacity over original Iridium
gptkbp:communication two-way communication
L-band
gptkbp:constellation polar orbit
gptkbp:covered_by global
gptkbp:data_usage up to 1.5 Mbps
gptkbp:debut_year January 2019
January 2017
gptkbp:elevation 780 km
gptkbp:emergency_services supports emergency communication services
gptkbp:enables remote monitoring
gptkbp:equipment Iridium phones and modems
gptkbp:features enhanced data capabilities
gptkbp:frequency L-band
gptkbp:future_plans potential upgrades and expansions
gptkbp:has global reach
low Earth orbit satellites
advanced satellite technology
gptkbp:home_ground Iridium ground stations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Iridium NEXT
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Iridium_Certus
spare satellites
gptkbp:is_compatible_with legacy Iridium devices
gptkbp:is_critical_for gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:is_designed_for aerospace and maritime industries
gptkbp:is_known_for reliable communication
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Iridium_Communications_network
global satellite communication system
gptkbp:is_recognized_for high availability
low latency
global connectivity
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:Io_T_devices
ground stations
user terminals
satellite phones
data modems
gptkbp:is_used_by government agencies
non-profit organizations
commercial enterprises
gptkbp:is_utilized_in gptkb:military_operation
gptkb:railway_line
gptkb:Research_Institute
environmental monitoring
oil and gas exploration
wildlife tracking
aviation communications
land mobile communications
maritime communications
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:2016
January 2019
January 2017
2016 to 2019
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:software
gptkb:Space_X
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:bird
multiple satellite launches
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Iridium_Communications
8
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Thales_Alenia_Space
gptkbp:market approximately $3 billion
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Iridium_NEXT-1
gptkb:Iridium_NEXT-75
gptkb:75
gptkb:Space_X
15 years
minimal maintenance required
advanced satellite technology
incremental deployment
enhanced signal strength
cross-linked architecture
about 860 kg
part of a series of launches
gptkbp:network low Earth orbit
mesh network
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Iridium_Communications
gptkb:Iridium_Communications_Inc.
gptkbp:operational_status operational
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Iridium_Communications_Inc.
gptkbp:partnerships various telecommunications companies
gptkbp:provides emergency communication services
gptkbp:purpose global satellite communications
gptkbp:reach provides service in polar regions
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance complies with ITU regulations
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Iridium_original_satellites
gptkb:Iridium_satellite_system
gptkbp:security_features secure communication channels
gptkbp:service_type voice and data services
voice and data
gptkbp:services gptkb:2017
global communications
gptkbp:socket_type store and forward
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Iridium_satellite_constellation
gptkb:Iridium
gptkbp:supports gptkb:Internet_of_Things_(Io_T)_applications
text messaging
voice calls
gptkbp:track real-time tracking capabilities
gptkbp:user_base government and commercial users
gptkbp:uses Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
inter-satellite links
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Iridium_Communications
gptkb:Iridium_satellites
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4