Iridium Next Flight 2 (x10) - Falcon 9 - Vandenberg SLC-4E - 25.06.2017 20:25 UTC

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Цитировать Matt Desch‏ @IridiumBoss 33 мин. назад

Announced Iridium NEXT launch #2 date this morning: Thurs, June 29, 1:04pm pdt. Will start sending sats to VAFB soon. T minus 9 weeks!

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https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/04/28/iridium-hails-performance-of-new-satellites-targets-four-more-launches-this-year/
ЦитироватьIridium hails performance of new satellites, targets four more launches this year

 April 28, 2017 Stephen Clark
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Artist's concept of an Iridium Next satellite in space. Credit: Thales Alenia Space
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Iridium's next 10 satellites are set for launch June 29 aboard another Falcon 9 booster. Desch said the spacecraft will begin shipping from their factory in Gilbert, Arizona, to the Vandenberg launch base in mid-May for fueling and attachment with the rocket's multi-payload dispenser, which accommodates the 10 satellites inside the Falcon 9 nose cone.
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SpaceX and Vandenberg Air Force Base officials have confirmed the June 29 launch target, according to Desch.

The June 29 launch is set for 1:02 p.m. PDT (2002 GMT; 4:02 p.m. EDT), according to Iridium. That is timed to place the next 10 satellites into Plane 3 of the Iridium network.


A Falcon 9 rocket launches Jan. 14 with the first 10 Iridium Next satellites. Credit: SpaceX
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The Iridium Next assembly line in Arizona, managed by Orbital ATK in partnership with satellite-designer Thales Alenia Space, is producing spacecraft at a rate to manufacture all of the Iridium Next satellites by the end of 2017, Desch said.
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Thales Alenia Space and Orbital ATK have manufactured more than 40 of the 81 Iridium Next satellites under contract, according to Desch.

Iridium originally planned to launch 70 of the Iridium Next satellites on seven Falcon 9 rockets by the end of 2017, but SpaceX launch delays caused by rocket failures and production bottlenecks have pushed that target to mid-2018.

At the time of the Jan. 14 launch, SpaceX and Iridium aimed to launch the second group of Iridium Next satellites in April. But Iridium announced in February that liftoff of the next batch of Iridium Next platforms would be delayed two more months, citing rocket production issues and a cramped launch manifest at SpaceX.

Desch said Thursday that SpaceX has upped its production and launch tempo.

"With SpaceX increasing cadence on production and launch, they've also provided us launch dates for three more launches in 2017 — in August, October and December." he said. "So we're hoping they stay on track as we're ready to deploy satellites as soon as they can launch them."

Iridium booked an eighth launch with SpaceX earlier this year, a mission that will loft five more Iridium Next satellites, committing the company to launch at least 75 of the 81 new-generation spacecraft on Falcon 9 rockets. The extra launch will take off in early 2018 in tandem with two U.S.-German research satellites to make the best-ever measurements of Earth's gravity field.

The upgraded $3 billion Iridium Next network will offer faster broadband connections, improved functionality and 3G-equivalent cellular phone services for Iridium's pool of nearly 870,000 subscribers, a client list that includes the U.S. military, oil and gas companies, aviation and maritime operators, and mining and construction contractors.

"The satellites' faster processors, larger memory and modern engineering design are delivering better voice quality as well as faster data throughput for our maritime, aviation and IoT (Internet of Things) customers," Desch said. "While our current network is performing amazingly well for its age, the statistics for our newest satellites are even better.

"I can't wait for coming launches and the impact of the additional (Iridium) Next satellites will have on the overall work performance, and that's even before we introduce new services," he said.


Artist's illustration of the Iridium constellation. Credit: Thales Alenia Space
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The arrival of new Iridium Next satellites in orbit allows engineers to retire older satellites.

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Skywatchers used to observing Iridium satellites, known for their bright flares around sunrise and sunset, should be sure to catch a glimpse over the next year. The design of the company's refreshment satellites is not expected to produce the flares.

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Цитировать Matt Desch‏ @IridiumBoss 2 мин. назад

First two Iridium NEXT sats are on the road to VAFB for Launch #2! Tracking, of course, by Iridium M2M/IoT. F9 Stage 1 there now too

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Цитировать Matt Desch‏ @IridiumBoss 3 мин. назад

And here are the those first two Iridium NEXT satellites for Launch 2 arriving at VAFB. I'm hoping visibility is much better on June 29th!

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Цитировать Matt Desch‏ @IridiumBoss 6 мин. назад

Great progress continues towards Launch #2. Stage 2 arrived today joining Stage 1. Fairing too. 4 of 10 NEXT sats now being processed!

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Цитировать Iridium Corporate‏Подлинная учетная запись @IridiumComm 5 мин. назад

Launch Update: 2nd #IridiumNEXT launch has shifted 4 days earlier, to June 25th! http://bit.ly/2rlK3dL  #EarlyBirds @SpaceX
http://investor.iridium.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=1027961
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May 25, 2017

New Target Date for Second Iridium® NEXT Launch

Second Batch of 10 Iridium NEXT Satellites Now Scheduled for June 25th Launch fr om Vandenberg Air Force Base

MCLEAN, Va., May 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) today announced the second launch for the Iridium NEXT satellite constellation has been moved earlier, and is now targeted for June 25, 2017 at 1:24:59 pm PDT with an instantaneous launch window.  SpaceX informed Iridium that range availability had opened up at Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) in California, wh ere SpaceX's west coast launch facility is located, and planned to target Iridium's launch four days earlier than originally scheduled. This launch will deliver the second payload of 10 Iridium NEXT satellites to orbit, bringing the total to 20 Iridium NEXT satellites in space.
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"We're excited for this next launch," said Matt Desch, chief executive officer, Iridium. "Satellites have already started to arrive at the launch site and are undergoing pre-launch preparations, so we'll be ready to go.  An earlier launch date is all the better for our constellation deployment plans."

Iridium has partnered with SpaceX for a series of eight launches scheduled to take place through mid-2018, delivering a total of 75 satellites to low-Earth orbit. Iridium NEXT is replacing the Company's existing constellation of satellites with more powerful capabilities, including Aireon's space-based global real-time aircraft surveillance and tracking service.

For more information and up-to-date information about Iridium NEXT, please visit www.IridiumNEXT.com.

About Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. The company has a major development program underway for its next-generation network — Iridium NEXT. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol IRDM. For more information about Iridium products, services and partner solutions, visit www.iridium.com.

Media contact:
Jordan HassinIridium Communications Inc.
+1 (202) 232-6601
jordan.hassin@iridium.com
Twitter: @Iridiumcomm

Investor Contact:
Kenneth Levy
Iridium Communications Inc.
+1 (703) 287-7570
Ken.Levy@Iridium.com
Twitter: @IridiumIR
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Цитировать Matt Desch‏ @IridiumBoss 25 мая

Doesn't happen often, but launch dates are sometimes pulled up! L2 now scheduled for Sunday, June 25th at 1:24:59pm pdt (local) #GoSpaceX!

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Цитировать Matt Desch‏ @IridiumBoss 6 ч. назад

Iridium Launch 2 sat processing going well: SVs 121 & 113 up, 115 & 120 underway, and 117 and 118 on the way. T-minus 30 days and counting!


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Цитировать Matt Desch‏ @IridiumBoss 8 мин. назад

Not only onsite, but now all mated to dispenser! We're on schedule for fueling this weekend. T-minus 18 days and counting to L2!
ЦитироватьMatt Desch Ретвитнул(а) Iridium Corporate
https://twitter.com/IridiumComm/status/871782712121540612

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http://www.keyt.com/news/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-scheduled-to-launch-from-vandenberg-afb/540182308
ЦитироватьVandenberg AFB

Campers at Jalama Beach will be evacuated June 25

By: Oscar Flores

Posted: Jun 13, 2017 04:10 PM PDT
Upd ated: Jun 13, 2017 04:10 PM PDT
 

 
VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. - The Iridium NEXT satellite is scheduled to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base on Sunday, June 25.

The launch is se t for 1:25 p.m.
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This is the second of eight planned Iridium NEXT launches. "Each launch will contribute to replacing the world's largest commercial satellite network and the only network that covers 100 percent of earth," said Vandenberg in a statement.

The statement continues, "Iridium NEXT will enable new capabilities like Aireon's real-time, global aircraft surveillance and tracking service, and Iridium Certus, the Company's next-generation communications platform that will bring broadband speeds to even the world's most remote locations."

This will be the first launch for Col. Michael S. Hough who took over as commander of the 30th Space Wing on June 9th.

"This will also be our first launch with the Autonomous Flight Safety System, which is expected to help decrease launch costs and improve turnaround times between launches," said Hough.

Jalama Beach County Park, about 30 miles south of Vandenberg Air Force Base, will be evacuated on June 25th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. due to the Falcon 9 launch. Campers will be evacuated to the end of Jalama Road onto Highway 1, according to Santa Barbara County Parks.
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Цитировать Chris B - NSF‏ @NASASpaceflight 35 мин. назад

Iridium NEXT-2 Static Fire at Vandy is NET June 20! Fair to say next week's forecast is SpaceXey with a high probability of Falcon 9s!

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http://www.vandenberg.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1214523/falcon-9-scheduled-to-launch-from-vandenberg/
ЦитироватьFALCON 9 SCHEDULED TO LAUNCH FROM VANDENBERG
30th Space Wing Public Affairs / Published June 14, 2017

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --
Team Vandenberg is scheduled to launch the Iridium NEXT satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4 here Sunday, June 25, at 1:25 p.m. PDT.

This will be the first launch for Col. Michael S. Hough, 30th Space Wing commander, who took command on June 9th.

"I'm excited my first launch opportunity is in partnership with SpaceX," said Hough. "And being a part of putting Iridium NEXT in orbit to meet the growing demand for global mobile communication is icing on the cake.  As a side, this will also be our first launch with the Autonomous Flight Safety System, which is expected to help decrease launch costs and improve turnaround times between launches."

The Autonomous Flight Safety System debuted on its maiden flight from Kennedy Space Center on a Falcon 9 rocket earlier this year, leveraging software developed at the 30th Space Wing.
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This is the second of eight planned Iridium NEXT launches.  Each launch will contribute to replacing the world's largest commercial satellite network and the only network that covers 100 percent of the earth.  Iridium NEXT will enable new capabilities like Aireon's real-time, global aircraft surveillance and tracking service, and Iridium Certus, the Company's next-generation communications platform that will bring broadband speeds to even the world's most remote locations.

For questions about SpaceX, please contact John Taylor, communications director, SpaceX, at 310.363.6703 or media@spacex.com.

 For more information about the Iridium NEXT satellite, visit: www.iridium.com
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Это получается между двумя флаконами 6 дней всего?

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https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/space/press-release/first-ten-satellites-iridium-next-constellation-built-thales-alenia
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First ten satellites in the Iridium NEXT constellation, built by Thales Alenia Space, now validated in orbit

| 14.06.2017 |

Second batch of satellites ready for a launch scheduled on June 25
Cannes, June 14, 2017 - Following the launch of the first ten Iridium NEXT satellites in January 2017, their commissioning has proceeded very smoothly, as they passed all in-orbit tests with flying colors.

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Having passed this milestone, the second batch of ten satellites is now ready for launch on June 25 by SpaceX from the Vandenberg Air Force base in California.

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А будут тормозить с болгарским спутником - так и смогут поставить рекорд "2 пуска в течении суток"

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Цитировать Matt Desch‏ @IridiumBoss 3 ч. назад

Correction: L2 sats fueled and ready. SpaceX prepping for static fire. BulgariaSat-1 now Monday, with us following 6 days later on Sunday!