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Rocket Lab Acquires Iridium: A Game Changer in Satellite Launches

Rocket Lab Corp. today announced plans to acquire Iridium Communications Inc., a major satellite operator, for $8 billion in cash and stock. The companies expect to complete the transaction in mid-2027. Rocket Lab is the developer of Electron, a 60-foot launch vehicle optimized to take satellites in

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· · TechCrunch

Rocket Lab Acquires Iridium: A Game-Changer in Satellite Tech

The all-stock deal values Iridium at $8 billion, and gives Rocket Lab even more firepower to compete against Amazon and SpaceX.

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· · The Verge AI

Rocket Lab's $8 Billion Deal to Acquire Iridium: A Gamechanger

Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle lifting off from its launch complex in New Zealand. | Image: RocketLab Rocket Lab, the space company best known for its small satellite launcher Electron, has announced plans to acquire Iridium Communications for $8 billion. The deal will combine Rocket Lab's lau

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· · Engadget

Rocket Lab Acquires Iridium to Compete with Starlink and LEO

Rocket Lab will own satellites connecting the most remote corners of the Earth.

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