Iridium Communications Inc.· IRDM

Iridium Communications Inc. provides critical mobile voice and data communication services and products across the globe. The company serves a broad spectrum of clients, including businesses, both the United States and international governments, non-governmental organizations, and individual consumers worldwide. Their core offerings include postpaid and prepaid mobile satellite voice and data connectivity, push-to-talk services, broadband data solutions, and advanced Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities. Additionally, Iridium supports hosted payload services and various specialized data applications, such as satellite time and location tracking, inbound connections from public telephone networks, short message services, subscriber identity module (SIM) management, and other related operational and peripheral services. The company delivers comprehensive voice and data solutions designed for specific operational needs. These encompass tracking devices for personnel and assets (such as equipment, vehicles, and aircraft), essential beyond-line-of-sight communication for aviation, maritime communication systems, and customized secure communication solutions for high-value individuals. Iridium also supplies mobile communication and data devices tailored for military and intelligence agencies, featuring secure satellite handsets along with netted voice, messaging, and paging services. Furthermore, it provides maintenance services for the United States government's dedicated ground gateway. Iridium's product portfolio includes a variety of hardware such as satellite handsets, personal connectivity devices, voice and data modems, broadband data terminals, and IoT data devices. These are supported by an array of accessories, including batteries, holsters, headphones, portable auxiliary antennas, adaptors, USB cables, and charging units, complemented by robust engineering and support services. Commercial end-users access Iridium's products and services via a comprehensive wholesale distribution network comprising service providers, value-added resellers, and manufacturers. Established in 2000 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company was formerly known as Iridium Holdings LLC before changing its name in September 2009.

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  Rocket Lab Jumps 6% as FCC Clears First Hurdle on Iridium Deal; Iridium Communications Barely Budges

  Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB | RKLB Price Prediction) shares are rallying after a first-step regulatory clearance on its planned acquisition, while the target, Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM), is barely moving on the same news.

  Sep 17, 2026
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  Rocket Lab Fully Finances Its Iridium Deal — Here's What Else Happened This Week

  Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) had a busy week that included a fresh Electron launch, an analyst initiation and a major financing milestone for its pending Iridium acquisition.

  Sep 16, 2026
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  Rocket Lab Rises 3% on Iridium Deal Optimism; SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile Slip 1%

  Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB | RKLB Price Prediction) stock is rising 3% to $64.14 in Tuesday morning trading as investors respond to progress on the company's planned acquisition of Iridium Communications. Rocket Lab completed a $1.

  Sep 15, 2026
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  Rocket Lab Raises Funds To Prepare For Closing Of Iridium Acquisition

  Rocket Lab announced that it had completed an equity offering to help fund its acquisition of Iridium. The $1.94 billion capital raise, together with its existing cash balance, is sufficient to complete the deal.

  Sep 15, 2026
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  Rocket Lab Makes Bold Move to Broaden Space Business

  Rocket Lab (RKLB) has fully financed its planned acquisition of Iridium Communications (IRDM), removing one of the biggest uncertainties surrounding the transfo

  Sep 15, 2026

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  Iridium price target raised to $54 from $26 at Morgan Stanley

  Morgan Stanley· Justin Lang· $54.00
  Jun 30, 2026
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  Iridium price target raised to $60 from $48 at Oppenheimer

  Oppenheimer· Timothy Horan· $60.00
  Jun 3, 2026
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  Iridium price target raised to $26 from $24 at Morgan Stanley

  Morgan Stanley· Justin Lang· $26.00
  Feb 18, 2026
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  Iridium downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Morgan Stanley

  Morgan Stanley· Kristine Liwag· $24.00
  Jan 16, 2026
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  Iridium price target lowered to $31 from $38 at Barclays

  Barclays· Mathieu Robilliard· $31.00
  Jul 28, 2025