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IRIDIUM 132 (42961)
COSPAR: 2017-061G | Alt Name: Iridium Next SV132
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42961
International Designator
2017-061G
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:53:18 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
86.40°
Right Ascension
18.12°
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Argument of Perigee
88.21°
Period
100.40 min
Mean Motion
14.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 132
Alternative Name
Iridium Next SV132
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
IRIDS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 42961U 17061G 26185.24535348 .00000272 00000-0 89955-4 0 9994
2 42961 86.3959 18.1168 0002143 88.2070 271.9371 14.34219467457269
Source: Celestrak
Summary
IRIDIUM 132, also known as Iridium Next SV132, is a communication and traffic monitoring satellite manufactured by OATKGA for IRIDS (Iridium LLC). Launched on October 9, 2017, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 vehicle from SLC4E pad, it has dimensions of 3.1 meters in length, 1.5 meters in diameter, and spans 9.4 meters with its solar arrays deployed. The satellite weighs 860 kg at launch and carries various payloads including an L-band payload, Ka-band cross-links and downlinks, ADS-B payload, and AIS-receiver (part of a fleet of 58 satellites). It is designed to operate for 10 years but has a planned lifetime of up to 15 years. Its shape is described as a Half Hex Prism with two panels, powered by deployable solar arrays and batteries.
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 SV132
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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