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IRIDIUM 153 (43078)
COSPAR: 2017-083J | Alt Name: Iridium Next SV153
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43078
International Designator
2017-083J
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:14:55 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
86.40°
Right Ascension
283.46°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
91.96°
Period
100.40 min
Mean Motion
14.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 153
Alternative Name
Iridium Next SV153
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
IRIDS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43078U 17083J 26184.96869618 .00000097 00000-0 27688-4 0 9996
2 43078 86.3968 283.4551 0002136 91.9611 268.1829 14.34218284447683
Source: Celestrak
Summary
IRIDIUM 153, also known as Iridium Next SV153, is a communication and traffic monitoring satellite owned by IRIDS (Iridium LLC) and manufactured by OATKGA. Launched on December 23, 2017, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a design lifetime of 10 years with plans for a 15-year operational period. The satellite measures 3.1 meters in length and 1.5 meters in diameter, with a span of 9.4 meters, weighing 860 kg at launch and 700 kg dry mass. It is equipped with a L-band payload, Ka-band cross-links, downlinks, an ADS-B payload, and an AIS-receiver (part of a fleet of 58 satellites). Its power source includes two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a half hexagonal prism plus 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 SV153
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
Map
Next Pass
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