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About Iridium Communications
Iridium Communications Inc. offers a wide range of communication services and products globally, including voice and data satellite communications for businesses, governments, and consumers. With a focus on mobile and satellite technology, it supports various applications such as broadband data, Internet of Things (IoT), and push-to-talk services. Iridium also provides specialized devices for tracking and maritime communications, alongside secure communication solutions for military and government agencies. Its products are distributed through a network of service providers, highlighting its role in connecting remote areas to the rest of the world.
IRDM Coverage
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Washington just started writing checks specifically to prevent a Starlink monopoly in orbit, and five U.S.-listed stocks sit directly in the path of that money before the window closes.
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Six members of Congress just disclosed fresh SpaceX purchases even as the entire space sector craters, with good news from Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile doing nothing to stop the bleeding.
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Rocket Lab shares cratered over 37% in a single month, yet retail investors on Reddit are fighting over whether this is the dip of the decade or a trap. The answer depends…
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CEO Peter Beck just spent approximately $8 billion to buy a satellite phone company. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB | RKLB Price Prediction) is on a 16% weekly gain since the acquisition of Iridium…
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Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB | RKLB Price Prediction) shareholders who bought two years ago are now sitting on one of the loudest re-ratings in the market. The stock traded at $4.54 on July…
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The space rally that kicked off yesterday is rolling straight into Tuesday’s session. Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) stock is up 8% to $33.65, Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB | RKLB Price Prediction) stock is up…
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Space stocks are catching a bid Monday morning after Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB | RKLB Price Prediction) unveiled a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal carrying an enterprise…
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The commercial space industry is entering a new phase. Simply reaching orbit is no longer enough to build a durable business. The companies likely to create the most shareholder value over the…
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The ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (CBOE:ARKX) has become a popular parking spot for investors seeking space exposure without waiting for the SpaceX IPO. With Elon Musk’s rocket company reportedly headed toward a…
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While Starlink soaks up every space headline, two publicly traded satellite operators have quietly turned niche networks into real businesses. I’ve been tracking these names for years, and the setup in 2026…
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The commercial space sector has crossed into recurring commercial revenue at scale. SpaceX’s Starlink unit is now throwing off subscription cash flow at a scale that supports an IPO pipeline being shepherded…
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The Procure Space ETF (NYSEARCA:UFO) was built to give investors a single ticket to a fragmented industry: rocket builders, satellite operators, ground-segment vendors, and direct-to-device communications upstarts that rarely fit cleanly into…
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In 20 years of investing, I can’t recall an IPO generating this level of strategic noise across so many asset classes at once. SpaceX’s valuation has ramped from roughly $350 billion in…
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The S&P 500 is down roughly 3% year-to-date while the Procure Space ETF (NYSEARCA:UFO) is up nearly 28% over the same stretch. That gap tells you exactly what UFO is: a high-octane…
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February 2026 drew a sharp line through the space and aerospace sector. On one side: defense giants riding a wave of geopolitical demand, record backlogs, and earnings beats. On the other: pure-play…