Iridium isn’t sure when SpaceX will be ready to launch the company’s Iridium Next satellites following the explosion of a Falcon 9 rocket on September 1 in Florida, but the company is moving swiftly forward to offer business aviation new airborne hardware that will enable subscribers to take advantage of the new constellation’s faster data speeds.
Iridium Hopeful SpaceX Launches Will Resume Soon
Key Takeaways:
- Iridium is preparing to launch its Iridium Next constellation of 70 satellites, which will replace its current system and deliver significantly faster data speeds.
- The launch of Iridium Next satellites by SpaceX is delayed due to a recent Falcon 9 explosion, though SpaceX expects to resume launches by year-end after identifying and addressing the cause.
- To utilize the new constellation's enhanced capabilities (up to 1.4 Mbps), Iridium is introducing new Certus airborne hardware for business aviation, with the first product due mid-next year.
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