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IRIDIUM 152 (43479)
COSPAR: 2018-047D | Alt Name: Iridium Next SV152
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43479
International Designator
2018-047D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:00:31 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
86.39°
Right Ascension
81.25°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
81.76°
Period
100.40 min
Mean Motion
14.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 152
Alternative Name
Iridium Next SV152
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
IRIDS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 43479U 18047D 26185.12535885 .00000296 00000-0 98682-4 0 9990
2 43479 86.3950 81.2502 0002215 81.7581 278.3866 14.34216771424914
Source: Celestrak
Summary
IRIDIUM 152, also known as Iridium Next SV152, is a communication and traffic monitoring satellite operated by IRIDS (Iridium LLC). Launched on May 22, 2018, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 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 is equipped with a deployable solar array system and batteries for power supply. It features an L-band payload, Ka-band cross-links and downlinks, as well as ADS-B and AIS-receiver payloads (on 58 satellites). With a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 860 kg, it was manufactured by OATKGA (Orbital ATK) and is designed to operate for up to 15 years. The satellite has a half hex prism shape with two panels and its configuration is based on the ELiTeBus-1000 bus system.
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 SV152
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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