IRIDIUM 133 (42955)

COSPAR: 2017-061A | Alt Name: Iridium Next SV133

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 9, 2017

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

42955

International Designator

2017-061A

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:38:50 GMT

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Inclination

86.40°

Right Ascension

18.24°

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Argument of Perigee

90.09°

Period

100.40 min

Mean Motion

14.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

IRIDIUM 133

Alternative Name

Iridium Next SV133

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

IRIDS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 42955U 17061A   26184.98530890  .00000045  00000-0  90931-5 0  9999

2 42955  86.3962  18.2434 0002155  90.0934 270.0509 14.34217922457184

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Summary

IRIDIUM 133, also known as Iridium Next SV133, is a communication and traffic monitoring satellite owned by IRIDS and manufactured by OATKGA. Launched on October 9, 2017, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has a design life of 10 years with plans for an extended operation up to 15 years. It measures 3.1 meters in length and 1.5 meters in diameter, with a span of 9.4 meters. The dry mass is recorded at 700 kilograms, while the launch mass was 860 kilograms. Equipped with L-band payload, Ka-band cross-links, downlinks, ADS-B payload, and an AIS-receiver, it utilizes two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its shape is described as a half hex prism with two panels.

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 SV133

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

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