RKLBRocket Lab+Neutron.DevLUNRIntuitive+IM-2.LandingASTSAST Space+BlueBird.DeployPLPlanet Labs+Pelican.LaunchBKSYBlackSky+Gen-3.LiveSPIRSpire+100.SatsRDWRedwire+ISM.ModuleIRDMIridium+IoT.ExpandVSATViasat+ViaSat-3.LiveSPACEXSpaceX+Starship.V3FUND.YTD2025-26$12B+.Raised
Companies / Iridium Communications

Iridium Communications

Iridium operates the only satellite constellation providing truly global coverage including the poles, with 66 cross-linked LEO satellites (Iridium NEXT) deployed by SpaceX in 2017-2019. The network provides voice, data, and IoT connectivity for maritime, aviation, military, and emergency services worldwide.

Founded
2000
Headquarters
McLean, VA
CEO
Matt Desch
Headcount
600+
Total Funding
N/A (publicly traded)
Latest Valuation
$4B+ (market cap)
Status
public

Products

Iridium NEXT constellationIridium CertusIridium Direct
https://iridium.com

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