Aireon, the partnership between Iridium Communications and air navigation service providers like NavCanada and the Irish Aviation Authority, this week confirmed multiple successful validating tests of the ADS-B system on board a number of recently launched Iridium NEXT satellites.
NavCanada, Aireon ADS-B Flight Test Successful
Key Takeaways:
- Aireon successfully completed multiple validating flight tests for its space-based ADS-B system using newly launched Iridium NEXT satellites.
- These tests demonstrated the system's capability to receive and decode thousands of ADS-B messages, showing results comparable to terrestrial stations.
- The global air traffic surveillance system is scheduled to become operational next year, providing real-time flight tracking and enhanced air traffic surveillance.
- The Aireon constellation will consist of 66 satellites; the first 10 are already in orbit, with further launches planned over the next 12-15 months.
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