# Iridium 35

> 24966

**Wikidata**: [Q111498573](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111498573)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/iridium-35

## Summary
Iridium 35 is an artificial satellite identified by the number 24966. It belongs to the class of human-made objects placed into orbit around Earth.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of:** Artificial satellite
- **Wikidata Description:** 24966
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "24966"]
- **Class:** Artificial satellite (human-made object put into orbit)
- **Sitelink Count:** 142 (for the artificial satellite class)

## FAQs
### Q: What is Iridium 35?
A: Iridium 35 is an artificial satellite, specifically identified by the number 24966. It is a human-made object designed to be placed into orbit around Earth.

### Q: What is the purpose of Iridium 35?
A: The provided source material does not specify the operational purpose or mission details for Iridium 35.

### Q: Is Iridium 35 still operational?
A: The provided source material does not contain information about the current operational status of Iridium 35.

### Q: Who built or launched Iridium 35?
A: The provided source material does not include details about the manufacturer, operator, or launch provider for Iridium 35.

## Why It Matters
Artificial satellites like Iridium 35 are fundamental infrastructure for modern global communications, navigation, Earth observation, scientific research, and national security. They enable services ranging from GPS and satellite TV to weather forecasting and climate monitoring. While specific details about Iridium 35's role are unavailable in the source material, the existence of such satellites underpins the interconnected world and technological advancements that define contemporary society. The Iridium constellation, to which Iridium 35 likely belongs, is particularly known for providing global voice and data coverage, especially in remote areas.

## Notable For
- Unique identification as satellite number 24966 within specific databases (Wikidata, Wolfram Language).
- Classification as an artificial satellite, a category encompassing thousands of human-made objects orbiting Earth.
- Part of the broader Iridium satellite constellation, known for global coverage (though specific membership for 24966 isn't detailed here).

## Body
### Identification
- Iridium 35 is formally identified by the number **24966** in certain knowledge systems.
- Its primary identifier in the Wolfram Language is **Entity["Satellite", "24966"]**.

### Classification
- **Instance Of:** Artificial satellite.
- **Class Definition:** An artificial satellite is a human-made object deliberately placed into orbit around a celestial body, such as Earth.
- **Sitelink Count:** The artificial satellite class has 142 sitelinks in the source knowledge base.

### Context
- The entity "Iridium 35" is represented solely by its identifier number **24966** in the provided detailed knowledge.
- No additional operational details, specifications, history, or status information are available in the source material for this specific satellite instance.