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Iridium

completedLaunch 1997-030
Launched 6/18/1997LEOService GSat LEO OO 1
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Payloads
Assets deployed on this mission, enriched from spacecraft records.
7 payloads
Iridium 10
retired
Communications
LEO
Iridium
Iridium 11
retired
CommunicationsLEOIridium
Iridium 12
retired
CommunicationsLEOIridium
Iridium 13
retired
CommunicationsLEOIridium
Iridium 14
retired
CommunicationsLEOIridium
Iridium 16
retired
CommunicationsLEOIridium
Iridium 9
retired
CommunicationsLEOIridium
Launch Details
Launch Date
6/18/1997
Launch ID
1997-030
Launch Profile
Sat LEO OO 1
Service Type
G
Customer Type
C
Orbit
LEO
Launch Stack
Operator
Khrunichev State Research and Production Center
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K
Launch Site
PU23, Ploshchadka 81L, GIK-5, Baykonur, Kazakstan
Payload Summary
Payload Count
7
Constellations
1
Payload Status
retired 7
Payload Mission Types
Communications 7
Track
Mentions
748
All verified mentions of this mission in source documents.

The Iridium network helps the Indonesian government maintain connectivity in remote locations and disaster-affected areas.

GeneralValue 2.0Apr 15, 2021Iridium®’s Push-to-Talk Solves Indonesian Government’s Remote Communications Challenges

The highly secure service of Iridium PTT features end-to-end AES-256 encryption, making it suitable for militaries and government organizations.

CapabilityLegalValue 3.0Apr 15, 2021Iridium®’s Push-to-Talk Solves Indonesian Government’s Remote Communications Challenges

Iridium selected McQ as one of the first Value Added Manufacturing (VAM) partners to create a solution based on the Iridium Certus 9770.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Mar 30, 2021McQ’s New, Small, SATCOM Modem Operates On The Iridium Certus® Service

McQ CONNECT was developed using the Iridium Certus 9770 core technology transceiver.

CapabilityValue 4.0Mar 30, 2021McQ’s New, Small, SATCOM Modem Operates On The Iridium Certus® Service

Iridium secured $1,800,000,000 of relatively low-interest, long-term ECA-backed debt in 2010.

FinancialValue 4.5Mar 24, 2021Is there still space for export credit agencies?

Marine vessels commonly host Iridium satellite communication antennas operating at 1616–1626.5 MHz and Inmarsat satellite communication antennas with uplinks in the 1626.5–1660.5 MHz band.

CapabilityValue 2.0Mar 23, 2021Tallysman Wireless adds two new VeroStar marine antennas

Matt Desch took Iridium public in 2009 via a SPAC merger with GHL Acquisition Corp.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0Mar 19, 2021Satellite veterans warn of space SPAC downside

MetOcean Telematics has been awarded a five-year blanket purchase agreement to supply the United States Coast Guard with the Iridium Self Locating Datum Marker Buoy (iSLDMB).

RelationshipsValue 4.5Jan 21, 2021Iridium Partner MetOcean Telematics Provides Search & Rescue Buoys to the USCG

The passive Iridium mode of the HC843 and HC843E covers 1616.0–1626.5 MHz and supports both voice and data communications.

CapabilityValue 4.5Jan 18, 2021Tallysman® introduces the HC843 and HC843E lightweight dual-band GNSS and Passive Iridium Helical Antenna

Iridium selected NSSLGlobal as a launch partner based on NSSLGlobal’s maritime capabilities, global and regional market presence, and commitment to full 365 24/7 customer support.

RelationshipsCapabilityGeneralValue 4.2Jan 10, 2021NSSLGlobal Adds Iridium GMDSS To Their Suite Of Commercial Services

Iridium Edge Solar addresses these issues through complete encapsulation of vital electronics, military-grade ruggedized packaging, and an intelligent dual-power system ensuring two-way communication ability even in low-light conditions.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.7Jan 5, 2021Now Commercially Available — Iridium Edge Solar

The beta trials for the Iridium Edge Solar are nearing completion and are testing its real-time, two-way communication, over-the-air configuration ability, built-in Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity, and secure, ruggedized packaging.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Jan 5, 2021Now Commercially Available — Iridium Edge Solar

The Iridium Edge Solar features over-the-air configuration capabilities and is suitable for Vessel Monitoring Systems, fisheries management, tracking freight shipping containers, SCADA applications, and monitoring oil and gas pipelines.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Jan 5, 2021Now Commercially Available — Iridium Edge Solar

Iridium Edge Solar joins Iridium Edge and Iridium Edge Pro as finished Iridium products with complementary use-cases for extending IoT services beyond cellular coverage.

CapabilityValue 3.5Jan 5, 2021Now Commercially Available — Iridium Edge Solar

The Iridium Edge Solar can be deployed anywhere on the planet for up to 10 years without maintenance.

CapabilityValue 3.6Jan 5, 2021Now Commercially Available — Iridium Edge Solar

Iridium Communications Inc. has announced the commercial availability of the Iridium Edge Solar, a secure, maintenance-free, solar-powered remote asset tracking and management device.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Jan 5, 2021Now Commercially Available — Iridium Edge Solar

Iridium Edge Solar combines with Iridium's global coverage and services like Iridium CloudConnect to facilitate rapid deployment and integration via Amazon Web Services.

RelationshipsCapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Jan 5, 2021Now Commercially Available — Iridium Edge Solar

As of the third quarter of 2020, Iridium's commercial IoT subscribers increased 20% from the previous year to 924,000 customers.

FinancialGrowthValue 4.0Jan 5, 2021Now Commercially Available — Iridium Edge Solar

The Iridium Edge Solar incorporates Bluetooth Low Energy technology, enabling the development of customized deployable sensor systems for machinery, vehicles, vessels, or worksites.

CapabilityValue 4.0Jan 5, 2021Now Commercially Available — Iridium Edge Solar

The Falcon 9 booster completed a final Iridium mission in 2019-01-01 and then launched four Starlink missions from 2019-05-01 to 2020-08-18.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Nov 27, 2020SpaceX creates new milestone in Falcon 9 reuse with Starlink launch
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