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IRIDIUM 174 (56728)
COSPAR: 2023-068U | Alt Name: Iridium Next SV174
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56728
International Designator
2023-068U
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:17:11 GMT
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Inclination
86.61°
Right Ascension
340.04°
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Argument of Perigee
92.04°
Period
97.81 min
Mean Motion
14.72 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 174
Alternative Name
Iridium Next SV174
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
IRIDS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56728U 23068U 26200.84527691 .00000442 00000+0 66177-4 0 9999
2 56728 86.6124 340.0376 0001937 92.0422 268.1017 14.72258210170824
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite IRIDIUM 174 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-068U) is a communication and traffic monitoring satellite manufactured by NGISGA under the EliteBus configuration. It was launched on May 20, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 3.1 meters in length, 1.5 meters in diameter, and spans 9.4 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, with an initial launch mass of 860 kg. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power, it carries a payload including L-band, Ka-band cross-links and downlinks, ADS-B, and AIS-receiver (on 58 satellites). The mission is planned to last up to 15 years beyond the design life of 10 years. The satellite's shape consists of a half hexagonal prism with two pans. It belongs to the US owner IRIDS.
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 SV174
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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