Mobile device innovation has made it easier for us to stay constantly connected. We expect our phone to always work, but that’s often not the case. Cellular networks cover about 15 percent of the planet, so when traveling to off-the-grid places, that “mobile network...
At 16, Mack Rutherford is hoping to become the youngest person to fly around the world solo. Mack’s sister Zara recently became the youngest woman to circumnavigate the world solo by microlight aircraft, breaking two world records. His sister is an inspiration for his...
MCLEAN, VA., May 3, 2022 – Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) is proud to share that partner company MetOcean has been awarded a five-year contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide Iridium® satellite connectivity....
MCLEAN, VA., April 20, 2022 – Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) is proud to share that Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) logistics company Swoop Aero has integrated the Iridium Certus® 100 “midband” service into Kite™, their most advanced aircraft to date....
MCLEAN, VA., April 20, 2022 – Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) is pleased to announce that it was the winner of three awards in March 2022, highlighting the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. The awards were presented at the Mobile...
At Iridium®, we know great technology is nothing without great people. In this video series, we take you Behind The Network and provide an in-depth look at Iridium’s key differentiator to becoming one of the world’s leading satcom providers: our team members....
At 19, Zara Rutherford became the youngest woman to circumnavigate the world solo by microlight aircraft, breaking two Guinness World Records. Throughout her journey, the Iridium network tracked her progress and kept her connected. With her record-breaking flight,...
Collins Aerospace is now on-air with Iridium Certus for its new Active Low-Gain (ALGA) and High-Gain Antennas (HGA). MCLEAN, VA., March 17, 2022 – Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) partner Collins Aerospace has made substantial progress over the past...
