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IRIDIUM 170 (43930)
COSPAR: 2019-002J | Alt Name: Iridium Next SV170
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43930
International Designator
2019-002J
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:52:39 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
86.61°
Right Ascension
346.53°
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Argument of Perigee
84.70°
Period
97.81 min
Mean Motion
14.72 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 170
Alternative Name
Iridium Next SV170
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
IRIDS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 43930U 19002J 26184.95323379 .00000917 00000-0 14155-3 0 9999
2 43930 86.6100 346.5310 0002397 84.6982 275.4509 14.72238045401724
Source: Celestrak
Summary
IRIDIUM 170, also known as Iridium Next SV170, is a communication and traffic monitoring satellite designed by NGISGA for IRIDS (Iridium). It was launched on January 11, 2019, from AFWTR's SLC4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite features a configuration known as ELiTeBus-1000 with dimensions of 3.1 meters in length and 1.5 meters in diameter, spanning 9.4 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was launched with an overall mass of 860 kilograms. Equipped with L-band payload, Ka-band cross-links and downlinks, ADS-B payload, and AIS-receivers (present on 58 satellites), IRIDIUM 170 utilizes two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite is expected to have a design lifetime of 10 years, with plans for an extended operational life of up to 15 years.
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 SV170
Purpose
Communication, traffic monitoring
Mission
Communication, traffic monitoring
Manufacturer
NGISGA
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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