Space Brief 24 Oct 2024
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IRIDIUM 137 (43076)
COSPAR: 2017-083G | Alt Name: Iridium Next SV137
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43076
International Designator
2017-083G
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:13:23 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
86.40°
Right Ascension
315.09°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
98.55°
Period
100.40 min
Mean Motion
14.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 137
Alternative Name
Iridium Next SV137
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
IRIDS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 43076U 17083G 26185.09263003 .00000059 00000-0 14010-4 0 9998
2 43076 86.3983 315.0927 0002625 98.5513 261.5980 14.34217940446596
Source: Celestrak
Summary
IRIDIUM 137, also known as Iridium Next SV137, is a communication and traffic monitoring satellite operated by IRIDS. It was launched on December 23, 2017, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 3.1 meters in length with a diameter of 1.5 meters and spans 9.4 meters when fully deployed. Weighing 860 kg at launch, its dry mass is 700 kg. It is equipped with L-band payload, Ka-band cross-links and downlinks, ADS-B payload, and an AIS-receiver for traffic monitoring purposes. The satellite's power source includes two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its design aims for a 10-year operational lifetime with plans to extend up to 15 years. Manufactured by OATKGA, the satellite is part of the EliteBus configuration series.
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 SV137
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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