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IRIDIUM 136 (42962)
COSPAR: 2017-061H | Alt Name: Iridium Next SV136
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42962
International Designator
2017-061H
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:57:06 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
86.40°
Right Ascension
18.23°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
90.25°
Period
100.40 min
Mean Motion
14.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 136
Alternative Name
Iridium Next SV136
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 42962U 17061H 26184.99799441 -.00000075 00000-0 -34004-4 0 9990
2 42962 86.3959 18.2273 0002155 90.2485 269.8957 14.34217369457247
Source: Celestrak
Summary
IRIDIUM 136, also known as Iridium Next SV136, is a communication and traffic monitoring satellite operated by IRIDS. It was launched on October 9, 2017, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 3.1 meters in length, 1.5 meters in diameter, and spans 9.4 meters with its deployable solar arrays. It weighs 860 kg at launch and 700 kg dry mass. Equipped with an L-band payload for communication, Ka-band cross-links, downlinks, ADS-B payload, and AIS-receiver, IRIDIUM 136 is part of a constellation designed to operate for up to 15 years. The satellite uses two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power.
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 SV136
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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