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  Iridium (satellite) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Iridium satellites, however, remained in orbit, and their services were re-established in 2001 by the newly founded Iridium Satellite LLC, owned by a group of private investors.
Iridium Satellite LLC claims to have approximately 142,000 subscribers as of December 31, 2005, a 24% increase from the total as of December 31, 2004.
Iridium and other satellite phones may be identifiable to the listener because of the particular "clipping" effect of the data compression and the latency (experienced as a noticeable lag or time delay) due to the electronic equipment used.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Iridium_(satellite)   (1331 words)

  
 Iridium - Satellite Intelligence
Iridium Satellite LLC is in no way, shape or form associated with the former company, nor is it a party to any legal issues involving Motorola or shareholders.
Iridium Satellite LLC continues to operate the constellation of 66 satellites plus spares, and predicts, through an independent study and its own estimates, that the satellite network will remain viable until at least 2010.
Iridium Satellite LLC today (November 15) released the following statement: The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York today approved the bid of Iridium Satellite LLC to purchase the operating assets of Iridium LLC and its subsidiaries.
www.comlinks.com /satcom/iridium.htm   (856 words)

  
 Iridium Adds Satellite To Its Name
Iridium Satellite LLC today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the operating assets of Iridium LLC and its subsidiaries.
The Iridium system has the unique ability to reach all of the world's remote areas, including the airspace, the oceans and the many under-developed parts of the globe that currently have no communications systems.
Iridium Satellite LLC has contracted with The Boeing company to operate and maintain the satellite constellation, and Motorola has agreed to provide subscriber equipment.
www.spacedaily.com /news/iridium-00h.html   (447 words)

  
 Lloyd's satellite constellations - Overview - Iridium
Iridium's performance deadline extension was 31 May 1999, but they gained an extension to the end of June and Motorola was to make a decision in July, which in essence was 'we support provided everyone else does'.
The tenth launch was scheduled to be five satellites on a Boeing Delta II from Vandenberg on 31 January.
Iridium has apparently pledged to free up frequencies in the hydroxyl region of the spectrum by 2006, according to this report.
www.ee.surrey.ac.uk /Personal/L.Wood/constellations/iridium.html   (2485 words)

  
 Iridium
Iridium Satellite LLC recently bought the assets of the failed satellite operator for a cost of USD25 million.
Iridium Satellite LLC is targeting companies in the aviation, maritime services, oil and gas, mining and various other industries.
Iridium Satellite LLC - the satellite venture's new owner, which purchased Iridium's assets for a cost of USD25 million - plans to sell bulk airtime which it believes could aid the growth of mobile telecommunications in the developing world, including China, India and Russia.
www.analysys.com /satellite/profiles/iridium.htm   (1183 words)

  
 Iridium Flares   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Iridium 85 (inoperable) was the second satellite to reenter on Dec 31, 2000.
Iridium 27 (inoperable) was the fourth satellite to reenter on Feb 1, 2002.
Two Iridium satellites are tentatively planned to be launched aboard a Eurockot on a Rokot KM vehicle (a modified RS-18 ICBM) from Plesetsk, Russia in June 2002.
satobs.org /iridium.html   (1843 words)

  
 Iridium Satellite LLC is considering IPO
Iridium, the satellite communications project that was one of Arizona's biggest technological innovations and biggest financial flops, could get another shot at the stock market.
Iridium Satellite, based in Bethesda, Md., bought the assets of bankrupt Iridium LLC in 2000 for $25 million.
Iridium Satellite has built a wide base of partner companies to sell and service its phones, and it has introduced products that allow users to transmit data in addition to voice, Lloyd said.
www.azcentral.com /arizonarepublic/business/articles/0902Iridium02.html   (347 words)

  
 Iridium LLC - Summary
Iridium provides global mobile telecommunications services using a constellation of 66 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites in a 86.4 BA inclined orbit.
Although 77 satellites were originally envisioned for the system and spawned the name based on the 77th element in the periodic table, the system has been scaled back.
Each satellite is connected to its four neighboring satellites providing flexibility in where the ground network gateways are located.
www.spaceandtech.com /spacedata/constellations/iridium_sum.shtml   (217 words)

  
 Iridium Satellite LLC :: Iridium Commences Engineering Studies for Future Satellite Replenishment and Replacement Plan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Iridium Satellite LLC (http://www.iridium.com/) is the only provider of truly global satellite voice and data solutions with complete coverage of the earth (including oceans, airways and Polar Regions).
Iridium delivers essential communications services to and from remote areas where no other form of communication is available.
The Iridium constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO), cross-linked satellites operates as a fully meshed network and is the largest commercial satellite constellation in the world.
sev.prnewswire.com /telecommunications/20060207/DCTU01407022006-1.html   (461 words)

  
 Iridium Satellite Phones
The Iridium Satellite System is the only provider of truly global,mobile satellite voice and data solutions with complete coverage of the Earth (including oceans, airways and Polar regions).
Iridium Satellite LLC is focused on providing affordable, dependable, long-term global communications solutions.
The Iridium System is a satellite-based, wireless communications network designed to permit voice and data transmission to and from anywhere on earth, at any time.
www.telemaruk.com /iridium.htm   (567 words)

  
 Iridium Satellite - World's First Global Handset at GlobalCom
Iridium Satellite LLC announced that it had finished the acquisition of the operating assets of Iridium LLC and its subsidiaries on Dec. 12, 2000.
The Iridium system has the ability to reach the world's remote areas.This includes airspace, the oceans and the many under-developed parts of the globe that currently have no communications systems.
Iridium Satellite and Boeing Company have contracted to operate and maintain the satellite constellation, and Celestica has agreed to provide subscriber equipment.
www.globalcomsatphone.com /iridium/history.html   (258 words)

  
 Iridium Satellite
Iridium Satellite LLC, provider of global satellite voice and data communication, today announced that it has signed agreements with five service providers to sell Iridium services to customers in the Middle East.
Iridium Satellite LLC has appointed Ayman Irshaid as the Regional Director, Channel Development for the Middle East region.
Iridium Satellite LLC, which owns and operates the world's first and only truly global satellite communications system, has identified the Middle East as a key growth market for its satellite services.
www.ameinfo.com /news/Company_News/I/Iridium_Satellite   (168 words)

  
 Iridium Satellite Completes Acquisition
Iridium Satellite LLC's $25 million acquisition of Iridium LLC is complete.With the asset transfer complete, Iridium Satellite LLC now owns all of the former assets of Iridium LLC, including the satellite constellation, the terrestrial network, Iridium real property and intellectual property owned by Iridium LLC.
The Iridium system has the ability to reach all of the world's remote areas, including the airspace, the oceans and the many under-developed parts of the globe that currently have no communications systems.
Iridium Satellite has contracted with The Boeing Company to operate and maintain the satellite constellation, and Motorola has agreed to provide subscriber equipment.
dc.internet.com /news/print.php/532841   (448 words)

  
 Iridium Satellite LLC Launches Short Burst Data Services
The Iridium Short Burst Data service is designed for applications that send and receive short data messages ranging from one to 1960 bytes in size, ideal for situations such as asset tracking, remote telemetry, or pipeline monitoring.
To apply Iridium’s data capabilities to solving customer’s remote and mobile communications problems, Iridium has partnered with skilled Value Added Resellers (VARs) to integrate the required hardware, software, and SBD service that ultimately forms the complete infrastructure needed to provide the total service over the Iridium satellite system.
Iridium Satellite LLC launched global voice services in March 2001 and added ubiquitous Internet connectivity in June.
cellular.co.za /news_2003/060503-iridium_satellite_llc_launches_s.htm   (624 words)

  
 Iridium/"Old" Iridium (assignments out of bankruptcy)
The license to be assigned to Iridium Satellite LLC is:
Iridium Satellite LLC would operate 50,000 handset terminals on a non-common carrier basis and Iridium Carrier Services LLC would operate up to 150,000 handset terminals on a common carrier basis.
Iridium Satellite requests that the amendment to the AMS(R)S application be treated as "minor" and therefore as exempt from the public notice requirements in Sections 25.116(b) and 25.151 of the Commission's rules.
www.fcc.gov /transaction/iridium-motorola.html   (1029 words)

  
 Spaceflight Now | Breaking News | Iridium predicts satellites to live through mid-2010
Iridium Satellite LLC says it predicts its constellation of satellites will retain mission functionality into the next decade, based on internal analyses of satellite and operational data, as well as an external study by an independent company.
Iridium contracted with The Aerospace Corporation of El Segundo, Calif., to conduct the study, based on several years of actual on-orbit reliability data provided by Iridium.
The company's assessment of the Iridium constellation is an objective, scientific analysis of orbital and spacecraft data and operational assumptions provided by Iridium Satellite LLC.
spaceflightnow.com /news/n0112/17iridium   (780 words)

  
 Satellite Phone Iridium Facts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Iridium is the only true global satellite network in the world.
Satellite calls can be routed directly from the satellite phone to the iridium satellites orbiting the earth.
I received an Iridium telephone call from Australia, he explained, adding that the voice quality was amazing it was like they were calling you from next door and not half way round the world.
www.sat-phone.info /satellite-phone-iridium.html   (749 words)

  
 Defense Department Exercises First Renewal With Iridium Satellite LLC - Infosat Communications   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Iridium Satellite LLC is the only provider of truly global satellite voice and data solutions with complete coverage of the earth (including oceans, airways and Polar Regions).
Through a constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellites operated by The Boeing Company, Iridium delivers essential communications services to and from remote areas where no other form of communication is available.
Iridium works with more than 30 seasoned service partners to sell and support the service globally.
www.infosat.com /about/news/iridium_defence_renewal.htm   (424 words)

  
 Iridium Satellite LLC :: Iridium Begins Construction on New Ground Station in Alaska
With this new facility, Iridium will be adding another layer of flexibility and redundancy for its global mobile satellite communication network.
Iridium will add two additional ETs later this year, with three more planned in 2007.
"Alaska is the logical location for the ground station because of the physical configuration of the Iridium network," said Carmen Lloyd, CEO and Chairman, Iridium Satellite.
sev.prnewswire.com /telecommunications/20060207/DCTU01307022006-1.html   (505 words)

  
 Iridium Satellite LLC Receives Authorization to Sell Commercial Services in Iraq
Iridium Satellite LLC, provider of global satellite voice and data communications, today announced that it has been authorized by the office of the Coalition Provisional Authority (the current governing authority of Iraq) and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to provide and sell Iridium’s mobile satellite communications services, subscriber terminals, and related equipment in Iraq.
“While Iridium has experienced great success with its Department of Defense usage within the region, we are extremely pleased to have received this authorization and to be able to provide the much-needed communications services that Iridium has to offer to the commercial sector” said Gino Picasso, President and CEO of Iridium Satellite LLC.
Iridium products and services will be immediately available through Iridium’s existing network of official global service providers.
cellular.co.za /news_2003/082503-iridium_satellite_llc_receives_a.htm   (455 words)

  
 Horizon Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. - Iridium Satellite LLC Lauches Short Message Service [6/8/03]
The Iridium SMS service will allow subscribers to send and receive up to 160 characters per message to and from other subscribers anywhere around the globe.
Iridium plans to make the service available to and from cell phones within the fourth quarter of this year.
Iridium works with more than 35 seasoned service partners to sell and support the service globally.
www.horizon-mobile.com /?id=407   (544 words)

  
 Best-in-Space: News: Iridium Satellite LLC Estimates Constellation Life Span To Extend Well Beyond Original Predictions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Iridium Satellite LLC, provider of global satellite voice and data communications, today announced that, based on current studies, the satellite constellation life span could extend an additional four years beyond previous studies released in December of 2001.
In addition, Iridium has also completed development of satellite enhancements that will be deployed to the constellation in the second quarter of 2003.
“Iridium is committed to continuous improvements and is dedicated to investing in increased capabilities,” said Steve Carroll, CEO and President of Iridium Holdings LLC.
www.best-in-space.com /news/newsitem.php?id=524&LANG=DE   (489 words)

  
 ARABCOM 2004
Iridium Satellite LLC is the only provider of truly global, truly mobile satellite voice, paging and data solutions.
With complete coverage of the Earth's oceans, airways and Polar Regions, Iridium delivers essential services to users who need communications access to and from remote areas where no other form of communication is available.
The complete host of Iridium Satellite Equipment and Services are available directly from our authorized Service Partners.
www.arabcom.com /arabcom2004/iridium.htm   (215 words)

  
 Vertical Magazine - North America's Helicopter Authority   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Iridium Satellite LLC, the global supplier of mobile satellite communications services, announces that Carmen Lloyd, CEO, is retiring from the company.
Colussy is a founding investor and former CEO of Iridium Satellite LLC, as well as Chairman of Iridium Holdings LLC.
Iridium now has approximately 142,000 voice and data subscribers as of December 31, 2005.
www.verticalmag.com /control/news/templates/?a=1334&z=6   (339 words)

  
 Iridium Satellite LLC Forges Distribution Deal With Satellite Distribution Services Inc. | SpaceRef Canada - Your Daily ...
Iridium, which is preparing to launch its mobile satellite communications service to industrial and commercial users, will use SDSI to support its channel relationships with top-tier telecommunications and satellite service providers.
``Iridium Satellite is launching a completely new venture that promises to deliver extremely compelling voice and data solutions for industrial users in remote locations.
Iridium Satellite LLC is the only provider of truly global mobile satellite voice and data solutions with complete coverage of the Earth (including oceans, airways and Polar Regions).
www.spaceref.ca /news/viewpr.html?pid=3807   (939 words)

  
 WWW Irkutsk: Iridium in Irkutsk and Baikal area (Iridium Satellite LLC)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Iridium works everywhere in the Baikal area, no matter how remote, making it ideal for leisure travel, mining activities, oil and gas exploration, construction, sailing, and scientific expeditions in Irkutsk and the Baikal area.
In contrast to GSM service, which is available only in the metropolitan area of Irkutsk, suburbs and the Listvyanka area, Iridium can be used in even the most remote parts of the region while offering very competitive international rates.
The "country code" of Iridium phones is 8816 310.
www.icc.ru /fed/iridium.html   (292 words)

  
 Iridium Satellite LLC Launches Short Burst Data Services - Infosat Communications   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Arlington, Va. - June 5, 2003 - Iridium Satellite LLC, provider of global satellite voice and data communications, today announced that it is launching Short Burst Data capabilities targeted at vertical market applications such as the Oil, Gas, Rail, Maritime, Aeronautical, and utility industries as well as applications in the Government and Military sectors.
Infosat Communications is a leading satellite telecommunications system integrator and services provider.
Infosat is a wholly owned subsidiary of Telesat Canada, the world's most experienced commercial satellite operator.
www.infosat.com /about/news/iridium-short-burst-data.htm   (593 words)

  
 Iridium Satellite (Archived) - BuddeComm
Iridium Satellite provides global mobile satellite voice and data solutions to all parts of the earth via a constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting satellites operated by Boeing.
The new Iridium Satellite was formed from the ashes of the original IRIDIUM that failed in 2000.
In June 2001, Iridium launched its Internet services at speeds of only 10Kb/s, with data services at 2.4Kb/s soon afterwards.
www.budde.com.au /Reports/Contents/Iridium-Satellite-Archived-2294.html   (139 words)

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