Iridium

Iridium Communications Inc. operates a global satellite communications network that covers the whole planet, including the poles, and is used for safety, security and other mission-essential applications by governments, industries and millions of people, vehicles and devices. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, and listed on Nasdaq as IRDM, Iridium provides global voice and data services, aircraft surveillance, and positioning, navigation and timing (PNT). The company positions its network as a complement to broadband and terrestrial networks that keeps users connected where those networks cannot reach and when they fail.

Services

• Safety-certified communications relied on for aviation safety services, maritime emergency systems and defence communications
• Iridium PNT, an alternative positioning, navigation and timing service that protects GPS-dependent devices and systems anywhere on Earth
• Satellite phones such as the Iridium Extreme and Iridium Connected satellite messengers for off-grid safety, with SOS capability
• Internet of Things connectivity, with Iridium NTN Direct allowing smartphones and IoT chipsets to connect pole to pole; Altair Semiconductor has integrated NTN Direct into its ALT1350 and ALT1550 cellular IoT chipsets, and Iridium, Deutsche Telekom IoT and Toyota have demonstrated voice messaging over satellite through a roaming agreement
• Secure communications for distributed military operations

Partners and company news

Iridium works with more than 500 licensed technology partners who build products and services on its network, and publishes case studies on rescue squadron missions, ocean research and connecting rangers to prevent wildlife poaching. In September 2026 Iridium stockholders approved the company's acquisition by Rocket Lab, a milestone toward completing the transaction.

Shows

Iridium appears in the exhibitor and sponsor lists of ADAS Asian Defense and Security 2027, the DoW Commercial Satcom Workshop 2026 (Platinum sponsor) and the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition 2026.

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