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IRIDIUM 150 (43257)
COSPAR: 2018-030J | Alt Name: Iridium Next SV150
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43257
International Designator
2018-030J
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:47:39 GMT
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Inclination
86.40°
Right Ascension
283.34°
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Argument of Perigee
96.32°
Period
100.40 min
Mean Motion
14.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 150
Alternative Name
Iridium Next SV150
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 43257U 18030J 26185.24142831 .00000155 00000-0 48162-4 0 9996
2 43257 86.3966 283.3357 0002203 96.3248 263.8199 14.34218365432601
Source: Celestrak
Summary
IRIDIUM 150 (also known as Iridium Next SV150) is a communication and traffic monitoring satellite operated by IRIDS, manufactured by OATKGA, and launched on March 30, 2018, from the AFWTR launch site using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 3.1 meters in length, 1.5 meters in diameter, and a span of 9.4 meters. The satellite weighs 700 kg dry mass with a launch mass of 860 kg and is powered by two deployable solar arrays along with batteries. Its equipment includes an L-band payload, Ka-band cross-links and downlinks, as well as ADS-B payload and AIS-receiver capabilities. Designed for a lifetime of up to 15 years, it operates in the Half Hex Prism+2 pan configuration.
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 SV150
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
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