IRIDIUM 151 (43074)

COSPAR: 2017-083E | Alt Name: Iridium Next SV151

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 23, 2017

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

43074

International Designator

2017-083E

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:40:47 GMT

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Inclination

86.40°

Right Ascension

314.98°

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Argument of Perigee

94.13°

Period

100.40 min

Mean Motion

14.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

IRIDIUM 151

Alternative Name

Iridium Next SV151

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

IRIDS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 43074U 17083E   26185.11165713  .00000060  00000-0  14268-4 0  9995

2 43074  86.3983 314.9835 0002230  94.1329 266.0121 14.34217920446561

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Summary

IRIDIUM 151 (also known as Iridium Next SV151) is a communication and traffic monitoring satellite operated by IRIDS. It was launched on December 23, 2017, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration of ELiTeBus-1000 with dimensions: length 3.1 meters, diameter 1.5 meters, and span 9.4 meters. It carries an L-band payload, Ka-band cross-links, Ka-band downlinks, ADS-B payload, and AIS-receiver. The dry mass is 700 kg, while the launch mass was 860 kg. The satellite is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries, designed for a ten-year lifespan with plans to extend it up to fifteen years. Its shape is described as a half hex prism plus two panels, and it was manufactured by OATKGA.

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 SV151

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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