Iridium satellite constellation
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The Iridium satellite constellation provides L band voice and data information coverage to satellite phones, satellite messenger communication devices and integrated transceivers. Iridium Communications owns and operates the constellation,... Wikipedia
Altitude: 485 miles
Built: 98 (original), 81 (NEXT)
Launch mass: 689 kilograms (1,519 lb)
Maiden launch: Iridium 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 on 5 May 1997
Manufacturer: Motorola (original constellation), Thales Alenia Space (NEXT constellation)
Operator: Iridium Communications
Power: 2 deployable solar panels + batteries