Iridium Communications Inc. is a publicly traded American company that operates the Iridium satellite constellation, a system of 80 satellites in low Earth orbit. Iridium provides global voice and data communication services via handheld satellite phones, messaging devices, and integrated transceivers. The company partners with various organizations, including General Dynamics Mission Systems and SpaceX, and serves diverse sectors such as aviation, maritime, and government, offering services like the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
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Iridium has over 25 years of experience operating in low Earth orbit and partnering with the Department of Defense.
The Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, DART, Transporter-7, Iridium OneWeb, and eight Starlink missions.
The Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, DART, Transporter-7, Iridium OneWeb, and eight Starlink missions.
The Space Development Agency awarded a $324,500,000 contract to a team led by General Dynamics Mission Systems, alongside Iridium Communications, KSAT, Emergent, and Raytheon Technologies, to build and operate its ground control centers.
Iridium Communications reported operational EBITDA (OEBITDA) of $115,800,000 for the second quarter of 2023.
Iridium Communications reported net income of $4.6 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2022.
Iridium Communications reported total revenue of $193,100,000 for the second quarter of 2023.
Iridium Communications reported $145,100,000 of service revenue and $48,000,000 of revenue related to equipment sales and engineering and support projects in the second quarter of 2023.
Iridium Communications’ total revenue for the second quarter of 2023 increased 10% versus the comparable period of 2022.
Iridium Communications reported operational EBITDA of $105,900,000 for the second quarter of 2022, representing a 9% year-over-year increase to $115,800,000 in 2023.
Iridium Communications reported a net loss of $30.7 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023.
Beam Communications Holdings Ltd. (ASX: BCC) received further orders worth more than $1,600,000 (circa $2,500,000) from Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) to manufacture Iridium GO! devices.
Since DEUCSI began in 2017, companies that have won contracts under the program include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Ball Aerospace, SES, Iridium, and SpaceX.
Iridium partnered with Qualcomm to provide direct-to-device services.
Iridium unveiled chipmaker Qualcomm as its partner behind plans to connect Android smartphones and other devices to the Iridium constellation 2023.
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) is providing satellite connectivity for a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter that will be used for Search and Rescue operations off the shores of Guyana.
Matt Desch, CEO of Iridium Communications, identifies regulatory challenges, potential spectrum interference, customer demand, and the need to fund and deploy capable constellations as key uncertainties for direct-to-smartphone satellite services.
Iridium has partnered with Qualcomm to bring two-way messaging to Android smartphones and other devices slated for release in the second half of 2023.
Snapdragon Satellite is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform and supported by Iridium Communications as the satellite provider.
Iridium partnered with U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm to enable its satellites to connect with Android smartphones and other devices, with initial products slated for release in the second half of 2023.