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Iridium

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Iridium has over 25 years of experience operating in low Earth orbit and partnering with the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: IridiumOrg RelationshipSep 18, 2023DISA + USSF award Iridium PLEO services contract

Iridium’s satellite network is designed to provide mission-critical communications for the Department of Defense and other federal agencies in high-risk combat zones and during inclement weather events.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralSep 18, 2023DISA + USSF award Iridium PLEO services contract

Iridium operates a unique satellite network in low Earth orbit (LEO) that offers weather-resilient L-band connectivity and global coverage.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralSep 18, 2023DISA + USSF award Iridium PLEO services contract

Iridium operates a unique satellite network in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) that offers weather-resilient L-band connectivity and global coverage that does not encounter permanent line-of-sight blockages faced by geostationary systems.

Mentioned as: IridiumOrg RelationshipSep 15, 2023Iridium Awarded PLEO Satellite-Based Services Contract by the U.S. Space Force

Iridium has over 25 years of experience operating in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and partnering with the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: IridiumOrg RelationshipSep 15, 2023Iridium Awarded PLEO Satellite-Based Services Contract by the U.S. Space Force

Suzi McBride is chief operating officer of Iridium and expects it will take about 10 years for the direct-to-device market to reach $1,000,000,000 in annual revenues.

Mentioned as: IridiumTechnical ProductSep 14, 2023Satellite industry debates size of direct-to-device market

The Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, DART, Transporter-7, Iridium OneWeb, and eight Starlink missions.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralAug 31, 2023UPDATE: SpaceX delays satellite launch of Space Development Agency’s mission

The Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, DART, Transporter-7, Iridium OneWeb, and eight Starlink missions.

Mentioned as: iridium onewebTechnical ProductAug 30, 2023SpaceX plans Thursday launch of Space Development Agency’s mission

Garmin's existing emergency service uses Iridium’s satellites, which cover the entire planet.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralAug 30, 2023Forrester’s Digest: Virgin Galactic established their next sub-orbital launch date — plus Could Garmin be expanding their satellite SOS biz?

Iridium grew its satellite IoT subscriber base by 20 percent in the last year and reached 1.5 million subscribers.

Mentioned as: IridiumTechnical ProductAug 30, 2023Sweden’s Berg Insight’s 2027 forecast — satellite IoT subscribers to reach 23.9 million

Qualcomm is working on added support for SOS messaging via Iridium with a service called Snapdragon Satellite.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralAug 30, 2023Forrester’s Digest: Virgin Galactic established their next sub-orbital launch date — plus Could Garmin be expanding their satellite SOS biz?

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.

Mentioned as: IridiumOrg RelationshipAug 8, 2023Space Development Agency to expand satellite ground operations in North Dakota

Iridium Communications’ total revenue for the second quarter of 2023 increased 10% versus the comparable period of 2022.

Mentioned as: iridium communicationsNarrative FinancialJul 26, 2023Iridium 2Q 2023 results + a record operational EBITDA

Iridium Communications reported total revenue of $193,100,000 for the second quarter of 2023.

Mentioned as: iridium communicationsNarrative FinancialJul 26, 2023Iridium 2Q 2023 results + a record operational EBITDA

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.

Mentioned as: iridium communicationsNarrative GeneralJul 26, 2023Iridium 2Q 2023 results + a record operational EBITDA

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.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative FinancialJul 26, 2023Iridium 2Q 2023 results + a record operational EBITDA

Iridium Communications reported a net loss of $30.7 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative FinancialJul 26, 2023Iridium 2Q 2023 results + a record operational EBITDA

Iridium Communications reported operational EBITDA (OEBITDA) of $115,800,000 for the second quarter of 2023.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative FinancialJul 26, 2023Iridium 2Q 2023 results + a record operational EBITDA

Iridium Communications reported net income of $4.6 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2022.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative FinancialJul 26, 2023Iridium 2Q 2023 results + a record operational EBITDA

Iridium and its ecosystem partners are developing new Iridium Certus offerings with additional terminal launches and announcements planned later 2023.

Mentioned as: IridiumOrg RelationshipJul 24, 2023Iridium launches Iridium Certus for aviation connectivity
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