Iridium satellites

From: RobDonRe@aol.com
Date: Wed Jun 20 2001 - 14:05:29 PDT

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I recently watched a taped documentary in which it was mentioned that there 
were some 70 iridium satellites in orbit, and that 13 had failed. The date of 
this documentary is in question. Will someone please answer the following for 
me.
1: How many Iridium satellites are in orbit now?
2: Are they numbered in sequence?
3: How many are still operational at this time?

Thanks all,
R. Morgan
Carson City, Nevada (USA)
39deg 11min N  -119deg 45min W el: 1433m(4700ft)

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