# Iridium 40

> 25041

**Wikidata**: [Q111498563](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111498563)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/iridium-40

## Summary
Iridium 40 is an artificial satellite, a human-made object placed into Earth's orbit. It is specifically identified by its Wikidata ID 25041.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of:** Artificial satellite
- **Wikidata Description:** 25041
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "25041"]
- **Classification:** Belongs to the class of artificial satellites, which are human-made objects put into orbit.
- **Related Class:** Artificial satellite (sitelink count: 142)

## FAQs
### Q: What is Iridium 40?
A: Iridium 40 is an artificial satellite, a human-made object placed into Earth's orbit, identified specifically by its Wikidata ID 25041.

### Q: What class does Iridium 40 belong to?
A: Iridium 40 belongs to the class of artificial satellites, defined as human-made objects put into orbit.

### Q: How can Iridium 40 be identified in knowledge bases?
A: Iridium 40 can be identified by its Wikidata ID 25041 and its Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "25041"].

## Why It Matters
Artificial satellites like Iridium 40 are fundamental to modern global infrastructure. They enable critical functions such as global telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, and scientific research that would otherwise be impossible or highly inefficient. By placing sophisticated instruments and communication relays into orbit, these satellites form the backbone of interconnected systems, impacting everything from daily navigation and weather forecasting to disaster management and international business operations. The existence of identifiable entities like Iridium 40 underscores the vast network of technology orbiting the planet, supporting a wide array of essential services and human activities.

## Notable For
- Being a specific, identifiable artificial satellite within the broader Iridium satellite network.
- Its unique classification as an instance of an artificial satellite.
- Its distinct Wikidata ID (25041) used for knowledge base integration.
- Having a defined Wolfram Language entity code for computational access.
- Being part of a larger collection of artificial satellites (evidenced by the sitelink count of 142 for the class).

## Body
### Classification and Identification
- Iridium 40 is an instance of an artificial satellite.
- It is specifically identified by its Wikidata ID: 25041.
- Its Wolfram Language entity code is: Entity["Satellite", "25041"].

### Relationship to Satellite Class
- Belongs to the class "artificial satellite".
- The "artificial satellite" class has a sitelink count of 142, indicating its presence in numerous knowledge bases and articles.