Iridium satellite constellation

Summary

Iridium satellite constellation is a spacecraft constellation^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Iridium satellite constellation's instance of is recorded as spacecraft constellation^[3].
• Iridium satellite constellation is operated by Iridium Communications^[4].
• iridium is named after Iridium satellite constellation^[5].
• Iridium satellite constellation's based on is recorded as Circular polar constellations providing continuous single or multiple coverage above a specified latitude^[6].
• Iridium satellite constellation's manufacturer is recorded as Thales Alenia Space^[7].
• Iridium satellite constellation is a type of communications satellite^[8].
• Iridium satellite constellation's Commons category is recorded as Iridium satellites^[9].
• Iridium satellite constellation's country of origin is recorded as United States^[10].
• Iridium satellite constellation comprises Iridium 33^[11].
• Iridium satellite constellation comprises Iridium NEXT^[12].
• Iridium satellite constellation's has part is recorded as artificial satellite^[13].
• Iridium satellite constellation's significant person is recorded as Raymond J. Leopold^[14].
• Iridium satellite constellation's significant person is recorded as Ken Peterson^[15].
• Iridium satellite constellation's significant person is recorded as Bary Bertiger^[16].

Body

Works and Contributions

Things named for Iridium satellite constellation include Iridium flare^[17], an artificial satellite of the Earth^[18].

Why It Matters

Iridium satellite constellation has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] It is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[19]

Entities named for it include Iridium flare^[17], an artificial satellite of the Earth^[18].