Spacecraft

Iridium NEXT Constellation

A 66-satellite constellation providing 2-way voice and data communication from selected handsets, including Iridium satellite phones and select Android devices.

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The Iridium NEXT constellation consists of 66 active satellites, plus 9 in-orbit inactive spares; six satellites remain on the ground as potential replacements. This constellation replaces the original Iridium constellation. It took 2 years to launch the entire constellation.

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