Enhancing Maritime Safety & Security with Iridium GMDSS
Working in the maritime industry is not for the faint of heart. Commercial shipping and fishing vessel crews are vulnerable to natural elements, the isolation of the open seas, and—in some regions—the possibility of piracy incidents. The Iridium® Global Maritime...
Celebrating Women’s History Month 2024
By Michelle Houchins, Iridium Diversity & Inclusion Council member and Engineer Every March, we celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. These celebrations are an opportunity to not only honor the extraordinary achievements of women, but to...
Celebrating 2024 Black History Month
By Quincy Winston, Iridium Diversity & Inclusion Council member and Customer Care Support Specialist As February unfolds, so does the celebration of Black History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring the rich tapestry of African American...
Cloud Cover(age): Elevating Satellite IoT With Iridium & AWS
Iridium® CloudConnect, the groundbreaking satellite cloud-based IoT solution, formally passed the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Foundational Technical Review, becoming a validated AWS solution. In addition to this validation, Iridium has joined the exclusive AWS Partner...
Iridium Supports Longest Solo Bike Crossing Of Antarctica
MCLEAN, VA., January 16, 2024 - Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) is proud to announce its support of Omar Di Felice and the Antarctica Unlimited Project, the longest solo riding attempt by bicycle on the continent. The Italian ultra cyclist, well...
Across The Finish Line: Looking Back At The 2023 Rebelle Rally
Last month, four Iridium® team members tested their limits against 62 other teams in the Rebelle Rally. Spanning more than 2,000 kilometers across the Nevada and California desert, it's the first women’s off-road navigation rally in the United States. Iridium is proud...