# Iridium 48

> 25107

**Wikidata**: [Q111498495](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111498495)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/iridium-48

## Summary
Iridium 48 is an artificial satellite. It is identified in available data sources by the numeric descriptor "25107" and is represented in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "25107"].

## Key Facts
- Iridium 48 is an instance of the class "artificial satellite."
- The class "artificial satellite" is defined as a human-made object put into an orbit.
- The string "25107" is associated with Iridium 48 as its descriptive identifier in provided sources.
- Wikidata lists Iridium 48 with the description "25107."
- Wolfram Language represents Iridium 48 as Entity["Satellite", "25107"].
- The "artificial satellite" class in the provided context shows a sitelink_count of 142.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Iridium 48?
A: Iridium 48 is an artificial satellite. Its available identifiers in data sources include the descriptor "25107."

### Q: Where is Iridium 48 recorded in data systems?
A: Iridium 48 appears in Wikidata with the description "25107" and in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "25107"].

### Q: What does "artificial satellite" mean in this context?
A: In the provided material, an artificial satellite is described as a human-made object put into an orbit.

### Q: Can I find more linked records for the class of object Iridium 48 belongs to?
A: The provided context indicates the "artificial satellite" class has a sitelink_count of 142, reflecting linked records for that class in the source dataset.

## Why It Matters
Iridium 48 matters as a documented member of the artificial satellite category. The entry demonstrates how individual satellites are represented and cross-referenced in structured knowledge systems. Its numeric descriptor "25107" and representation as Entity["Satellite", "25107"] in Wolfram Language make it discoverable for data indexing, queries, and integration across knowledge platforms. Being listed in Wikidata (with the description "25107") ensures the satellite is part of an interoperable semantic dataset. For researchers, data curators, and automated agents, such identifiers and consistent class membership enable unambiguous reference, linking of metadata, and aggregation within larger collections of human-made objects placed into orbit. While the provided information is limited to identification and class membership, those elements are foundational for cataloguing, cross-referencing, and further enrichment in any satellite-focused knowledge base.

## Notable For
- Being explicitly identified by the descriptor "25107" in the provided sources.
- Classified as an instance of the "artificial satellite" class.
- Having a Wikidata description recorded as "25107."
- Being represented in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "25107"].
- Association with the "artificial satellite" class, which in the source context has a sitelink_count of 142.

## Body
### Identity and identifiers
- Name: Iridium 48 (as provided).
- Descriptor/identifier: "25107".
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "25107"].
- Wikidata description entry: "25107".

### Classification
- Instance of: artificial satellite.
- Class definition (provided): a human-made object put into an orbit.
- Class metadata: the artificial satellite class shows a sitelink_count of 142 in the provided context.

### Data provenance and representation
- Iridium 48 is represented in at least two structured data systems in the provided material: Wikidata and Wolfram Language.
- The available descriptors are limited to the numeric identifier and class membership as cited above.

### Limitations of available data
- No launch dates, operators, technical specifications, orbital parameters, mission goals, or historical notes are included in the provided source material.
- Further details would require consultation of additional authoritative records beyond the supplied information.