@JuliansRum Iridium Communications Inc. is a publicly traded American company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Iridium satellite constellation, 66 active satellites (and 9 spares in space) used for WW voice and data communication from hand-held satellite phones + other transceiver units.
@JuliansRum 66 active satellites (and 9 spares in space).
666?
➡️Chemical element iridium which has an atomic number of 77, equaling the initial number of satellites which were planned to be deployed.
The first Iridium call was made by Vice President of the United States Al Gore.
666?
➡️Chemical element iridium which has an atomic number of 77, equaling the initial number of satellites which were planned to be deployed.
The first Iridium call was made by Vice President of the United States Al Gore.
@JuliansRum Iridium replaced original constellation by sending 75 new Iridium satellites into space on SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets.
Iridium announced a $492mm contract. Falcon 9 = major provider of launch services for the Iridium NEXT campaign. Largest single commercial launch deal ever signed.
Iridium announced a $492mm contract. Falcon 9 = major provider of launch services for the Iridium NEXT campaign. Largest single commercial launch deal ever signed.
@JuliansRum The Iridium NEXT network covers the entire Earth.
Poles, oceans + airways, w/ 66 satellites, w/ the remaining 9 acting as active backups, for a total of 75 launched.
6 remain on the ground as spares for a total of 81 built.
System is being used by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Poles, oceans + airways, w/ 66 satellites, w/ the remaining 9 acting as active backups, for a total of 75 launched.
6 remain on the ground as spares for a total of 81 built.
System is being used by the U.S. Department of Defense.
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