Iridium Satellite VS Satellite Es’hail 2 / QO-100

 

Iridium 

Iridium is a satellite network that provides global voice and data communications services. It comprises a constellation of 66 operational satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and several in-orbit spares. The satellites are designed to cover remote and hard-to-reach areas, including the poles and the oceans.

Es'hail 2

Es'hail 2, also known as QO-100, is a geostationary satellite launched in 2018 by the Es'hailSat Company of Qatar. The QO-100 payload on board is an amateur radio transponder for the 2.4 GHz band, widely used by the amateur radio community. It is positioned at the 26° East location and offers a range of communication services, including television and radio broadcasting, internet access, and satellite communications.

The main difference between the two satellites is their orbits and the services they provide. Iridium satellites are in LEO while Es'hail 2 is in geostationary orbit, which means that the latter satellite remains in the same location relative to the Earth's surface. This means that Es'hail 2 can provide continuous and stable coverage in its visibility area, while Iridium satellites must constantly move to provide global coverage. In addition, Iridium is designed primarily for voice and data communications, while Es'hail 2 offers a wider range of services, including broadcasting and internet access.

Another difference is the target audience, and Iridium is designed for commercial and government users, while Es'hail 2 is designed for the amateur radio community and other satellite communication users.

Iridium is a global satellite network that provides voice and data communications services to remote and hard-to-reach areas. At the same time, Es'hail 2 is a geostationary satellite that offers various communication services, including television and radio broadcasting, internet access, and satellite communications, primarily for the amateur radio community.