# Iridium 119

> satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q111471131](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111471131)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/iridium-119

## Summary
Iridium 119 is an artificial satellite launched on October 9, 2017, from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 aboard a Falcon 9 Block 4 rocket. It is part of the Iridium satellite constellation, which provides global voice and data communications coverage.

## Key Facts
- Iridium 119 is classified as an artificial satellite.
- It has the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 42959.
- The COSPAR ID for Iridium 119 is 2017-061E.
- It was launched on October 9, 2017.
- The satellite was launched from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4.
- It was launched aboard a Falcon 9 Block 4 rocket.
- In Wolfram Language, it is referenced as Entity["Satellite", "42959"].
- It is part of the Iridium satellite constellation system.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Iridium 119?
A: Iridium 119 is an artificial satellite that is part of the Iridium constellation, a system of satellites providing global voice and data communications. It was launched in 2017 as part of the Irid NEXT generation satellites.

### Q: When was Iridium 119 launched?
A: Iridium 119 was launched on October 9, 2017, from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 in California.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Iridium 119?
A: Iridium 119 was launched using a Falcon 9 Block 4 rocket, which was the fourth major version of the Falcon 9 rocket.

### Q: What is the purpose of the Iridium satellite system that Iridium 119 is part of?
A: The Iridium satellite system provides global voice and data communications coverage, particularly in remote areas where traditional terrestrial communications are not available. Iridium 119 specifically contributes to the constellation's ability to offer satellite phone and data services worldwide.

## Why It Matters
Iridium 119 plays a crucial role in maintaining global communications infrastructure, especially for maritime, aviation, and remote terrestrial applications where ground-based networks are unavailable or unreliable. As part of the Iridium NEXT constellation, it represents a significant technological upgrade over previous generations, with improved bandwidth and signal quality. The satellite enables essential communications for emergency responders, military operations, scientific field research, and industries operating in extreme environments. The Iridium network's true polar orbit provides unique global coverage, including the polar regions where other satellite systems cannot reach.

## Notable For
- Being part of the Iridium NEXT generation of satellites, representing a significant upgrade to the original Iridium constellation.
- Launching specifically on a Falcon 9 Block 4 rocket, which was a major version iteration of SpaceX's Falcon 9.
- Having a unique Satellite Catalog Number (42959) that distinguishes it from all other artificial objects in orbit.
- Operating as part of a true polar orbit constellation, providing global coverage including the Earth's polar regions.

## Body
### Overview
Iridium 119 is an artificial satellite that forms part of the Iridium satellite constellation. It was launched as part of the Iridium NEXT program, which represents a second-generation upgrade to the original Iridium system.

### Technical Specifications
- Classification: Artificial satellite
- Satellite Catalog Number (SCN): 42959
- COSPAR ID: 2017-061E
- Launch Vehicle: Falcon 9 Block 4 (fourth major version of the Falcon 9 rocket)
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "42959"]

### Mission and Purpose
Iridium 119 is designed to provide global voice and data communications services. As part of the Iridium constellation, it contributes to worldwide coverage, particularly benefiting maritime, aviation, and remote communications applications.

### Launch Details
- Launch Date: October 9, 2017
- Launch Site: Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
- Launch Vehicle: Falcon 9 Block 4

### Network Integration
Iridium 119 integrates with the broader Iridium satellite network to provide seamless global coverage. The constellation consists of multiple satellites in low Earth orbit, with each satellite passing over the Earth's poles to provide worldwide coverage. This polar orbit configuration allows the Iridium network to provide service to regions not covered by other satellite systems.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report