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IRIDIUM 147 (43480)
COSPAR: 2018-047E | Alt Name: Iridium Next SV147
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43480
International Designator
2018-047E
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:06:49 GMT
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Inclination
86.39°
Right Ascension
81.43°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
87.34°
Period
100.40 min
Mean Motion
14.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 147
Alternative Name
Iridium Next SV147
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 43480U 18047E 26184.71307350 .00000274 00000-0 90698-4 0 9995
2 43480 86.3950 81.4280 0002208 87.3448 272.8001 14.34221061424858
Source: Celestrak
Summary
IRIDIUM 147 (also known as Iridium Next SV147) is a communication and traffic monitoring satellite launched on May 22, 2018, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite, with a configuration of ELiTeBus-1000 manufactured by OATKGA, measures 3.1 meters in length, 1.5 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9.4 meters. It was designed for a lifespan of 10 years but planned for 15 years of operation. Its dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 860 kg. The satellite is equipped with L-band payload, Ka-band cross-links and downlinks, as well as ADS-B and AIS-receiver payloads (the latter on 58 satellites). It operates using two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite's shape is described as a half hexagonal prism with two panels. Owned by IRIDS, it serves the mission of providing communication services and monitoring traffic.
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 SV147
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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Next Pass
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