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IRIDIUM 110 (43481)
COSPAR: 2018-047F | Alt Name: Iridium Next SV110
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43481
International Designator
2018-047F
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:18:46 GMT
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Inclination
86.40°
Right Ascension
81.34°
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Argument of Perigee
76.17°
Period
100.40 min
Mean Motion
14.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 110
Alternative Name
Iridium Next SV110
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
IRIDS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 43481U 18047F 26185.13803554 .00000038 00000-0 63851-5 0 9990
2 43481 86.3953 81.3427 0002331 76.1672 283.9783 14.34217786424901
Source: Celestrak
Summary
IRIDIUM 110, also known as Iridium Next SV110, 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 a design lifetime of 10 years with plans for an extended operation up to 15 years. The satellite measures 3.1 meters in length and 1.5 meters in diameter, with a span of 9.4 meters and weighs 860 kilograms at launch. It is equipped with a L-band payload, Ka-band cross-links and downlinks, as well as an ADS-B payload and AIS-receiver technology (as part of the constellation). The satellite's power comes from two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its shape is described as a Half Hex Prism with 2 panels, manufactured by OATKGA.
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 SV110
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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