Iridium Communications Timeline

Events

• 2026-07-06 - Acquisition - Iridium completes its acquisition of Aireon - Aireon continues to operate as a distinct subsidiary under chief executive Don Thoma. The combination brings ADS-B surveillance and aviation-data services alongside Iridium communications and resilient PNT infrastructure. The completed purchase followed an… - source: investor.iridium.com
• 2026-06-29 - Acquisition - Rocket Lab agrees to acquire Iridium in an $8.0 billion transaction - Iridium stockholders are due $27.00 in cash plus Rocket Lab shares for each Iridium share, with a notional value of $54.00 per share. The transaction combines Iridium’s L-band network and spectrum with Rocket Lab’s launch and spacecraft-manufacturing… - source: investor.iridium.com