August 2007
Blue Sky Network
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Iridium Satellite Network
The Iridium Satellite System is the only current provider of truly global, truly mobile
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 Boeing, Iridium delivers essential communications
services to and from remote areas where terrestrial communications are not
available. The service is ideally suited for the aviation industry as well as industrial
applications such as heavy construction, defense/military, emergency services,
maritime, mining, forestry, oil and gas.
Satellites ................................66 (plus 6 in-orbit backup satellites)
Orbital Planes ........................6
Orbit Altitude..........................485 miles (780 kilometers)
Inclination of Orbital Plane ....86.4 degrees
Orbital Period ........................100 minutes, 28 seconds
Satellite Weight .....................1,500 pounds (689 kilograms)
Spot Beams ...........................48 per satellite (30 miles in diameter per beam)
PSTN
PSTN
Internet
Internet
Internet
Internet
Corporate
Network
Corporate
Network
Internet
Service
Provider
BSN
ComHub
Iridium
Gateway
Packet Data
Circuit Voice/Data
Voice
Data
Data
PSTN
PSTN
Internet
Internet
Internet
Internet
Corporate
Network
Corporate
Network
Internet
Service
Provider
BSN
ComHub
Iridium
Gateway
Packet Data
Circuit Voice/Data
Voice
Data
Data
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