It is a $4 billion system
Motorola was instrumental in the development of the Iridium project
Motorola was instrumental in the development of the Iridium project
Iridium is a metal element, atomic number 77. There are two stable isotopes, 191 and 193. Symbol for Iridium is Ir. It is one of the densest elements known. Much more info in Wikipedia entry for 'Iridium'. No cost info given.
The current price of iridium is around $6,000 per troy ounce. Therefore, one kilogram of iridium (which is approximately 32 troy ounces) would cost around $192,000.
Your price is cca. 367 US $ but it is not correct; the price of iridium now is 970 US $/troy ounce.
As of early 2021, the cost of one gram of iridium is approximately $90-$100 USD. Iridium is one of the rarest elements on Earth and is used in various industrial applications, which contributes to its high value.
It uses 66 small satellites in low earth orbit
Standard plugs are about a $1.50. Platinum plugs are about $4 and iridium plugs are about $7.
If someone were interested in renting an Iridium satellite phone they most likely would be looking at $5-$10 per day according to the Road Post website.
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