Iridium Satellite System

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:compatibleWith Aerospace
Maritime
Emergency services
Land mobile
gptkbp:debutYear 1997
gptkbp:firstAwarded January 2021
gptkbp:frequency L-band
gptkbp:hasFeature Iridium Certus
gptkbp:hasPlayer Multiple worldwide
gptkbp:hasTechnology Compatible with various devices
Supports IoT applications
Data rate up to 1.5 kbps
Global coverage with 100% pole-to-pole coverage
Offers asset tracking solutions
Offers custom solutions for industries
Offers data encryption
Offers maritime satellite communication solutions
Offers portable satellite phones
Offers tracking services
Offers voice and data services in remote areas
Operates in a mesh network configuration
Provides SMS services
Provides fixed satellite terminals
Provides remote monitoring solutions
Provides telemetry services
Requires a subscription for service
Supports handheld satellite devices
Supports up to 4 simultaneous calls
Supports various communication protocols
Uses inter-satellite links
Voice latency of 1-2 seconds
Provides communication in disaster recovery situations
Offers land mobile satellite communication solutions
Provides aviation satellite communication solutions
Provides_emergency_SOS_services
gptkbp:hasVariants Global
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gptkbp:hasVisitorCenter gptkb:Arianespace
gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkb:SpaceX
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Iridium Satellite System
gptkbp:isKnownFor Low Earth orbit
Two-way communication
Real-time data transmission
Cross-linked communication
gptkbp:isPartOf Iridium NEXT
gptkbp:isUsedBy Government agencies
Military
Non-profit organizations
Commercial enterprises
gptkbp:notableFeature May 5, 1997
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Iridium_Communications_Inc.
gptkbp:orbitalInclination 780 kilometers
gptkbp:providesServices Global voice and data communication