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IRIDIUM 120 (42805)
COSPAR: 2017-039C | Alt Name: Iridium Next SV120
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42805
International Designator
2017-039C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:49:54 GMT
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Inclination
86.40°
Right Ascension
314.88°
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Argument of Perigee
98.78°
Period
100.40 min
Mean Motion
14.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 120
Alternative Name
Iridium Next SV120
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
IRIDS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 42805U 17039C 26185.11799672 .00000209 00000-0 67647-4 0 9998
2 42805 86.3977 314.8818 0002267 98.7827 261.3625 14.34219564473606
Source: Celestrak
Summary
IRIDIUM 120, also known as Iridium Next SV120, is a communication and traffic monitoring satellite owned by IRIDS (Iridium). It was launched on June 25, 2017, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 3.1 meters in length, 1.5 meters in diameter, and a span of 9.4 meters, the satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and launched with a total mass of 860 kg. Equipped with an L-band payload, Ka-band cross-links and downlinks, ADS-B payload, and AIS-receiver (part of a fleet of 58 satellites), IRIDIUM 120 is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its design life expectancy is 10 years, though it is planned to operate for up to 15 years. The satellite has a configuration known as ELiTeBus-1000 and was manufactured by OATKGA (Other Aerospace Technologies & Knowledge Generating Agency).
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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Iridium Next SV120
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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