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Iridium Communications targeted the Iridium NEXT launch for September 30, 2017 at 6:30 a.m. PDT to deliver 10 Iridium NEXT satellites to orbit and bring the total deployed Iridium NEXT satellites to 30.

Mentioned as: iridium nextTechnical ProductJan 29, 2026SpaceX Manifest Updates Thread 5

Iridium NEXT launches take place from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California and Iridium planned a fourth launch in late November 2017 to continue constellation deployment toward completion in 2018.

Mentioned as: iridiumTechnical ProductJan 29, 2026SpaceX Manifest Updates Thread 5

Iridium has provided LEO satellite connectivity across the Arctic with its pole-to-pole satellite network for the last 25 years.

Mentioned as: iridiumTechnical ProductJan 20, 2026The Arctic Space Race Heats Up

The Iridium network provides real-time global coverage and supports remote monitoring for armed forces, commercial shipping, polar weather data collection, long-range identification and tracking of ships, and voice and data connectivity for individual users.

Mentioned as: iridiumNarrative CapabilityJan 20, 2026The Arctic Space Race Heats Up

The R-330Zh 'Zhitel' mobile jammer is capable of jamming commercial Inmarsat and Iridium receivers within a tactical local area.

Mentioned as: iridiumNarrative CapabilityJan 19, 2026The successful development of Russia’s counterspace activities in LEO and GEO

Iridium's new IoT services are now live, and the Kuiper project by Amazon is in early development.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralJan 16, 2026Latest News

Iridium, Viasat, Lynk, and Sateliot are active in specific regions or specialized applications within the satellite-enabled connectivity market.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralJan 16, 2026Latest News

Kara Leibin Azocar leads global regulatory affairs and public policy initiatives at Iridium.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralJan 9, 2026SIA Announces Executive Committee Officers for 2026

Kara Leibin Azocar is Vice President of Regulatory at Iridium Satellite LLC.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralJan 9, 2026SIA Announces Executive Committee Officers for 2026

The SIA Board of Directors elected Kara Leibin Azocar of Iridium as Treasurer for 2026.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralJan 9, 2026SIA Announces Executive Committee Officers for 2026

Iridium Communications received a contract from HD Hyundai Construction Equipment to integrate satellite IoT connectivity into their vehicle monitoring system, 'Hi MATE'.

Mentioned as: Iridium CommunicationsOrg RelationshipDec 15, 202512/15三菱HCキャピタルら、気象衛星「ひまわり」9号・10号の運用を受託 ほか3件

The integrated system will be marketed as 'Iridium Connected Hi MATE' and aims to enhance real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and remote troubleshooting.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralDec 15, 202512/15三菱HCキャピタルら、気象衛星「ひまわり」9号・10号の運用を受託 ほか3件

Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) provides unmatched global coverage for Hyundai's customers.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralDec 10, 2025Latest News

Iridium Communications will integrate global satellite IoT connectivity with HD Hyundai Construction Equipment's Hi MATE vehicle monitoring system.

Mentioned as: iridium communicationsTechnical ProductDec 10, 2025Latest News

The integrated solution will be called 'Iridium Connected Hi MATE.'

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralDec 10, 2025Latest News

The contract will allow Iridium Communications and the U.S. Space Force to continue to innovate and deliver resilient solutions.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralDec 10, 2025System Infrastructure Transformation and Hybridization Contract Awarded to Iridium

Iridium's low-latency connectivity enhances the reliability of Hi MATE for HD Hyundai Construction Equipment.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralDec 10, 2025Latest News

Iridium Communications has been awarded a 5-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command Commercial Space Office (COMSO) with a potential value of up to $85.8 million.

Mentioned as: Iridium CommunicationsTechnical ProductDec 10, 2025System Infrastructure Transformation and Hybridization Contract Awarded to Iridium

SITH follows the Gateway Evolution Contract awarded to Iridium in 2019, extending work on core ground infrastructure that supports Department of Defense use of the Iridium network.

Mentioned as: IridiumOrg RelationshipDec 8, 2025Iridium wins five year US Space Force contract to upgrade EMSS infrastructure

Iridium operates a low Earth orbit constellation designed to provide global coverage for voice and data links, supporting situational awareness and asset tracking in remote or harsh environments.

Mentioned as: IridiumNarrative GeneralDec 8, 2025Iridium wins five year US Space Force contract to upgrade EMSS infrastructure
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