Iridium to Collaborate with Nordic Semiconductor on Iridium NTN Direct integration
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced its collaboration withNordic Semiconductor for early integration of its Iridium NTN Direct℠ service into Nordic's LTE-M/NB-Io...
Iridium Certus Selected by Brazilian Railway Operator MRS Logistica for Reliable Weather-Resilient Satellite Connectivity
Satcom Direct Brasil and MRS Logística are deploying Iridium Certus terminals for reliable positive train control and essential rail line interoperability MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite c...
Iridium Accelerates Direct-to-Device Service with Acceptance into 3GPP Standards; Announces Iridium NTN Direct℠
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced that the 3rd Generation Partnership Project ( 3GPP) accepted Iridium's request to extend the functionality of Narrowband In...
Iridium Unveils Iridium Certus GMDSS: Defining a New Standard in Maritime Safety and Communications
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) today unveiledIridium Certus® GMDSS, a generational advancement in maritime safety, compliance, and communication. Building on the powerful capabilities of Iridium Certus technology, Iridium Certus GMDSS feature...
Iridium Satellite Time and Location Service Activated for Europe and Asia Pacific Regions
Increased international demand from partners to accelerate market adoption worldwide MCLEAN, Va., June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced expanded commercial availability of it...
Watershed Moment for UAS: Iridium Connected Drones from American Aerospace Granted First FAA Waiver for BVLOS Commercial Operations
Iridium partner American Aerospace received FAA approval for BVLOS drone operations on behalf of a recently announced oil and gas industry customer, based on proven Detect and Avoid aircraft right of way capability MCLEAN, Va., May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IR...
Iridium Signs Five-Year Contract with L3Harris to Protect FAA Critical Infrastructure
Latest deployment of Iridium STL will provide a resilient timing sync service to data center facilities across the U.S. MCLEAN, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced a n...
Iridium Completes Satelles Acquisition; Introduces Iridium Satellite Time and Location (STL)
MCLEAN, Va., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced that it has completed its acquisition ofSatelles, Inc. The closing of this acquisition establishes Iridium as the leader in ...
Cosco Shipping Enhances Safety with Iridium GMDSS
MCLEAN, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced Cosco Shipping (CSSC), the world's largest fleet of commercial vessels with1,417 ships, has begun installation of Iridium® ...
Iridium to Expand its Reach as a Global Alternative PNT Service with Acquisition of Market Leader Satelles
Iridium's advanced portfolio of easily integrated assured PNT solutions will protect global industries and digital critical infrastructure MCLEAN, Va., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, ...
Iridium Unveils Project Stardust; Developing the Only Truly Global, Standards-Based IoT and Direct-to-Device Service
The company plans to upload NB-IoT NTN standards into its operational LEO constellation MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced Project Stardust, the evolution of ...
Iridium Launches GMDSS Academy
MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc.(NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced the launch of the Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Academy (GMDSS Academy). Providing curricula specific to...
Iridium Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation, Transformation and Global Connectivity
MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global personal satellite communications, marked a historic moment in the world of satellite communications, celebrating the 25th anniversary of truly global services provided by the Iridiu...
Iridium Provides Global Connectivity for XCMG Heavy Equipment
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, announced today thatXuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG), a leading global heavy original equipment manufacturer (OEM), will deploy Ir...
Iridium Launches Iridium Certus for Aviation Service, Revolutionizing Aircraft Connectivity
MCLEAN, Va., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced the introduction of its Iridium Certus® aviation commercial service, providing a secure cockpit domain with reliable voice an...
Iridium Proposes a New Model for Monitored BVLOS UAS Integration in the National Airspace System
Flight trial-based data analysis illustrates challenges to BVLOS operations can be overcome MCLEAN, Va., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced the results of an Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) flight trial highlighting Beyond Visual Line of Sight (...
Iridium Edge Solar Integrates with Laird Connectivity Sensors to Expand Remote IoT Operations
MCLEAN, Va., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) is proud to announce that it has partnered withLaird Connectivity™, a global leader in wireless technology, to integrate their low-powered sensors with the self-chargingIridium Edge® Solar. Laird Connectivity's S...
Iridium Adds to Constellation Resilience with Launch of Spare Satellites
MCLEAN, Va., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) announced today a key milestone in its long-term constellation resilience and redundancy planning, with the successful launch and deployment of five spare satellites. This launch brings the total number of spare...
Iridium Names Jacqueline Yeaney to Board of Directors
MCLEAN, Va., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced thatJacqueline Yeaney has been elected to the Iridium Board of Directors, effectiveMay 4, 2023. As a director on the Iridium Board, Yeaney will contribute to the strategic direction of Iridium's b...
National Geographic Society and Iridium Collaborate to Support Research and Exploration
The National Geographic Exploration Technology Lab has been granted special Iridium value-added developer status MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Iridium) (Nasdaq: IRDM) and theNational Geographic Society today announced a new philanthropic program in suppor...
