Satellite Communications & Commercial Aviation exPLANEd
Among the segments that make up the aviation market, commercial aviation is one of the largest and fastest growing. According to a report by Allied Market Research, the commercial aircraft market size is projected to reach $192.76 billion in value by 2030. With...
Greenland Expedition: Trials & Tribulations
When five adventurers set out pulling 100kg sleds 565km across Greenland’s beautiful, hazardous ice caps, they knew it wasn’t going to be a simple feat. The group, Three Journey’s Round, embarked with a goal to inspire, educate, and promote the idea of living on a...
Connecting the World’s Oceans
World Ocean Day, celebrated annually on June 8th, serves as a reminder of the crucial role our oceans play in sustaining life on Earth. As the only satellite network that connects the entire planet, Iridium is proud to provide innovative connectivity solutions...
Satellite Communication’s Essential Role In Maritime Anti-Piracy
Piracy remains a real threat to the maritime community. According to the International Maritime Bureau's (IMB) most recent piracy report, there were 27 recorded piracy incidents in the first quarter of 2023, with the Gulf of Guinea, Singapore Straits and South America...
Satellite Communications & UAVs
The global Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market is expected to reach $70.91 billion by 2030. This projected growth reflects the huge potential of UAVs beyond hobbyists and government applications. In this edition of exPLANEd, we explain what UAVs are, how and why they...
The Bear – The Ninth Iridium NEXT Campaign Launch Patch
Bear with us as we share the meaning behind the Iridium-9 patch. A symbol of courage, patience, strength, nobility, and playfulness, the bear represents a lot of similar qualities to Iridium. Every detail of this patch represents how far Iridium has come since the...