How many Iridium NEXT satellites are in orbit?

There are currently 80 Iridium NEXT satellites being tracked in LEO orbit on RocketMapper.

What orbit does Iridium NEXT use?

Iridium NEXT operates in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Iridium NEXT Satellites

Iridium NEXT is a second-generation LEO constellation providing global voice, data, and SOS services. The 66-satellite network includes the Aireon ADS-B payload for real-time aircraft tracking over oceans. Deployed entirely on SpaceX Falcon 9, the constellation orbits at approximately 780 km altitude.

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