Iridium Devices Keep Blood Donors Connected
One of the simplest ways to help save a life is by donating blood! Dan Mercer, contracted as Iridium's Regional VP of Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Russia, knows this very personally. After his wife’s life was saved by a blood transfusion, he learned...
ESTEM Antarctica goes Iridium GO!
Guest Blogger: Nuno Sidónio Andrade Pereira, Polytechnic Institute of Beja - Portugal February 8, 2019. We land in King George island, South Shetland, Antarctica Peninsula. The sky was grey (as usual), and the landscape is almost like a black and white old movie....
Iridium Celebrates World Ocean Day with a Look at Key Maritime Initiatives
The surface of our planet is approximately 70 percent water, with vast swathes of blue covering the Earth. The oceans seem akin to a blue desert, and even the largest vessel appears tiny and insignificant. As we celebrate World Ocean Day, Iridium Director of Maritime...
Iridium and the ITU Provide Communications for Global Disaster Relief
Guest Blogger: Tatiana Lawrence, VP of International Regulatory & Iridium-ITU Liaison When disaster strikes, infrastructure is often damaged and traditional telecommunications can be unavailable. Iridium plays a critical role in immediate disaster...
Preparing for the Unexpected with Iridium Connected® “Tender Watch”
Navigating the unexpected comes with the territory for life at sea. Often times, unpredictable weather events cause severe damage to ships and their assets, such as a ship’s tender. The tender, which is a smaller boat towed behind the main vessel, is a very important...
Iridium COO Suzi McBride Shares Advice for Women in Space
Iridium® COO Suzi McBride delivered a keynote speech at the second annual Satellite Eves: Women in Space event during SATELLITE 2019 in Washington, DC. Throughout her 20 minute address, McBride shared how she became interested in STEM, and particularly Space, her...