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IRIDIUM 146 (43254)
COSPAR: 2018-030F | Alt Name: Iridium Next SV146
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43254
International Designator
2018-030F
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:43:43 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
86.40°
Right Ascension
283.31°
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Argument of Perigee
98.61°
Period
100.40 min
Mean Motion
14.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 146
Alternative Name
Iridium Next SV146
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
IRIDS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 43254U 18030F 26185.19703027 .00000079 00000-0 21179-4 0 9991
2 43254 86.3964 283.3054 0002299 98.6110 261.5346 14.34218156432571
Source: Celestrak
Summary
IRIDIUM 146, also known as Iridium Next SV146, is a communication and traffic monitoring satellite owned by IRIDS and launched on March 30, 2018, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a configuration of ELiTeBus-1000 with dimensions including a length of 3.1 meters, diameter of 1.5 meters, and span of 9.4 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms and its launch mass was 860 kilograms. It carries L-band payload, Ka-band cross-links, downlinks, ADS-B payload, and an AIS-receiver (part of a set on 58 satellites). Power is provided by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its shape is described as Half Hex Prism+2 pan, with a planned operational lifetime of up to 15 years beyond its designed lifespan of 10 years. The satellite was manufactured by OATKGA for communication purposes and traffic monitoring.
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 SV146
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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