# Iridium 150

> satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q111470980](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111470980)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/iridium-150

## Summary
Iridium 150 is a satellite launched on March 30, 2018, as part of the Iridium constellation. It was deployed using a Falcon 9 Block 4 rocket from the Western Range.

## Key Facts
- Iridium 150 is an artificial satellite with a catalog number (scn) of 43257
- It has a COSPAR ID of 2018-030J
- It was launched on March 30, 2018
- It was launched from the Western Range
- It was deployed using a Falcon 9 Block 4 rocket
- It belongs to the artificial satellite class (142 sitelinks)
- It has a Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "43257"]

## FAQs
### Q: What is Iridium 150?
A: Iridium 150 is a satellite that was launched on March 30, 2018, as part of the Iridium constellation. It was deployed using a Falcon 9 Block 4 rocket from the Western Range.

### Q: When was Iridium 150 launched?
A: Iridium 150 was launched on March 30, 2018.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Iridium 150?
A: Iridium 150 was launched using a Falcon 9 Block 4 rocket.

### Q: Where was Iridium 150 launched from?
A: Iridium 150 was launched from the Western Range.

## Why It Matters
Iridium 150 represents part of the Iridium constellation, a global satellite network that provides voice and data communication services to satellite phones and other devices over the Earth's entire surface. As one of the satellites in this constellation, Iridium 150 contributes to the uninterrupted coverage that enables communication in remote areas, over oceans, and during emergencies where traditional communication infrastructure is unavailable. The Falcon 9 Block 4 launch vehicle used for its deployment represents a cost-effective and reliable method for maintaining and expanding this vital global communication network.

## Notable For
- Being part of the Iridium constellation, which provides global satellite communication coverage
- Launching on March 30, 2018, using the Falcon 9 Block 4 version
- Having a catalog number (scn) of 43257
- Having a COSPAR ID of 2018-030J
- Being associated with the Wolfram Language entity system

## Body
### Basic Information
Iridium 150 is an artificial satellite classified within the Iridium satellite constellation. It has the catalog number (scn) 43257 and the COSPAR ID 2018-030J. The satellite was launched on March 30, 2018.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched from the Western Range using a Falcon 9 Block 4 rocket. The Falcon 9 Block 4 represents the fourth major version of the Falcon 9 rocket family.

### Technical Specifications
- Catalog Number (scn): 43257
- COSPAR ID: 2018-030J
- Launch Vehicle: Falcon 9 Block 4
- Launch Site: Western Range

### Classification
Iridium 150 is classified as an artificial satellite, a human-made object put into orbit. The artificial satellite category has 142 sitelinks, indicating its significance and coverage in knowledge bases.

### Related Entities
- Iridium 150 is part of the artificial satellite class with 142 sitelinks
- It is associated with the Falcon 9 Block 4 class, which has 1 sitelink
- It has a representation in the Wolfram Language system as Entity["Satellite", "43257"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report