Aireon
Constellation field | ADS-B |
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Constellation info |
Hosted payload on Iridum-NEXT satellites for global air traffic surveillance. |
Constellation status | Launches completed |
Launched satellites | 75 |
Planned satellites | 75 |
Spacecraft type | Hosted |
First launch | 2017 |
Photos | |
Photo source | [1] |
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Name | Aireon |
Oneliner |
Aireon is providing the first ever, global air traffic surveillance system using a space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) network that meets the strict, real-time Air Traffic Service (ATS) surveillance requirements for air traffic separation services anywhere in the world. |
Funding | $50M |
Country | US |
Created | 2012 |
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Last modified: 2023-01-05