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Iridium Communications

aka IRDM

Global satellite communications via 66-satellite LEO constellation. Voice, data, IoT, and hosted payloads.

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Launches

106

Payloads in Orbit· view →

114 debris
80

Active Sats (reported)

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Funding Raised

Products & Services

Iridium NEXT Constellation

operational
satellite constellation

66 cross-linked LEO satellites providing pole-to-pole global voice and data coverage.

Since 2019

Iridium Certus

operational
communication terminal

Broadband L-band service for maritime, aviation, land mobile, and IoT.

Since 2019

Key Challenges

satellite broadbandmaritime surveillance
Event Timeline (1 events)
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satellite added80 satsAug 17, 2026

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