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IRIDIUM 105 (41921)
COSPAR: 2017-003E | Alt Name: Iridium Next SV105
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41921
International Designator
2017-003E
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:56:57 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
86.39°
Right Ascension
49.82°
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Argument of Perigee
78.67°
Period
100.40 min
Mean Motion
14.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 105
Alternative Name
Iridium Next SV105
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
IRIDS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 41921U 17003E 26185.03954887 .00000048 00000-0 99752-5 0 9993
2 41921 86.3949 49.8229 0002291 78.6714 281.4739 14.34218155497557
Source: Celestrak
Summary
IRIDIUM 105 (also known as Iridium Next SV105) is a communication and traffic monitoring satellite manufactured by OATKGA for IRIDS (Iridium LLC). It was launched on January 14, 2017, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 3.1 meters in length with a diameter of 1.5 meters and spans 9.4 meters. Equipped with L-band payload, Ka-band cross-links, downlinks, ADS-B payload, and an AIS-receiver, the satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 860 kg. Its power source includes two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is designed for a lifespan of 10 years with plans to extend it up to 15 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.1
Diameter
1.5
Span
9.4
Dry Mass
700
Launch Mass
860
Shape
Half Hex Prism+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
2.2529
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Iridium Next SV105
Purpose
Communication, traffic monitoring
Mission
Communication, traffic monitoring
Manufacturer
OATKGA
Life Expectancy
10 years (design), 15 years (planned)
Bus
EliteBus
Configuration
ELiTeBus-1000
Motor
?
Equipment
L-band payload, Ka-band cross-links, Ka-band downlinks, ADS-B payload, AIS-receiver (on 58 satellites)
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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