Iridium satellite constellation

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:star
gptkbp:broadcasts low latency
gptkbp:capacity high
gptkbp:communication gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:constellation polar orbit
gptkbp:covered_by gptkb:battle
global
gptkbp:data_usage 2400 bps
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:Iridium_1
gptkb:Iridium_NEXT
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:6
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:1998
gptkbp:elevation 780 km
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:battle
gptkbp:equipment handheld devices
gptkbp:frequency L-band
gptkbp:home_ground multiple worldwide
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Iridium satellite constellation
gptkbp:is_integrated_with with other networks
gptkbp:is_supported_by 24/7 customer support
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1997
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Motorola
gptkbp:marketed_as gptkb:2001
gptkbp:mission gptkb:66
5 years
high
7 years
ongoing
ground control stations
two-way
multiple missions
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
interconnected
continuous upgrades
in phases
1616 M Hz to 1626.5 M Hz
around 670 kg
aviation, maritime, military
total of 75
gptkbp:network mesh network
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Iridium_Communications
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 86.4 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period 100 minutes
gptkbp:partnerships various global partners
gptkbp:primary_source aerospace and maritime communication
gptkbp:range up to 1000 km
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Iridium_NEXT
gptkbp:research ongoing advancements
gptkbp:service_type voice and data
gptkbp:services gptkb:Iridium_Communications_Inc.
gptkb:Iridium_Certus
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:track real-time
gptkbp:transmission secure
gptkbp:user_base government and commercial
gptkbp:user_interface user-friendly
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Iridium_Communications
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4