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iridium.
chemical element with symbol Ir and atomic number 77
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Rocket Lab announces major business developments, including contracts for Electron and Neutron rockets, hypersonic testing with Haste, and plans for a $8 billion Iridium acquisition.Some support2 reports
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GPS denial events were reported across Eastern Europe, the Baltics, and the Levant on October 15, 2026.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Rocket Lab plans an $8 billion acquisition of Iridium, while IPO attention highlights competitive market dynamics.Well supported10 reports2 developments inside
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Viasat formed a joint venture with a UAE entity, while Iridium acquisition highlights industry consolidation and Raymond James reiterated an Outperform rating.Some support1 report
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The FCC is reviewing Rocket Lab's pending acquisition of Iridium, amidst market scrutiny regarding payouts and competitive conduct from SpaceX.Well supported6 reports
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Naltec's PntGuard Syntrx system is utilizing the Iridium PNT signal.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Rocket Lab is integrating Mynaric and pursuing the acquisition of Iridium.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Cantor Fitzgerald flagged Iridium as a pending acquisition target and reiterated an Overweight rating.Some support2 reports
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Rocket Lab plans to acquire Iridium in 2027, and Neutron is confirmed as the successor to the Electron rocket.Some support3 reports
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Satellite communication was detected in Indian territory on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Director Thomas Fitzpatrick sold company stock in required filings related to Iridium.Some support1 report
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Rocket Lab is leveraging its business growth by utilizing Iridium services while remaining a major competitor to SpaceX.Some support2 reports
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Rocket Lab is nearing an acquisition of a satellite communications specialist and successfully deployed its reusable Electron rocket over 260 satellites.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Rocket Lab acquired Iridium, launched a satellite for Synspective, and competition intensified following SpaceX's IPO.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Rocket Lab acquired Iridium for satellite network, while FAA waivers and authorizations drive commercial space growth alongside SpaceX.Some support2 reports
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AST SpaceMobile, Iridium, and Sats are competing in the satellite telecommunications market.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Rocket Lab acquired Iridium, a New Glenn rocket exploded during a test, and Jeff Bezos is escalating competition with Elon Musk in the space race.Well supported3 reports
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Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium combines infrastructure and launch capabilities, supported by a bridge term loan facility.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Rocket Lab acquired Iridium Communications for $8 billion, combining infrastructure and launch capabilities.Some support8 reports
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Morgan Stanley raised its price objective for Iridium, while Raymond James Financial restated its market perform rating, with MarketBeat providing consensus data.Some support1 report
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AST SpaceMobile enhanced its cellular coverage in the US, noting that both companies are leading satellite communications providers.Speculative1 report1 development inside
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Iridium purchased the remaining sixty-one percent of Aireon, and Donald Trump's portfolio includes Iridium Communications stock.Some support1 report
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Cantor reiterated Overweight rating and set $40 target for Iridium Communications on July 19, 2025.Some support1 report
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Cathie Wood is reportedly increasing her holdings in companies like Nvidia and Iridium Communications, while also finding investment potential in Teradyne despite analyst downgrades.Some support1 report
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RSI reading of 26.03 suggests oversold territory for Iridium Communications, coinciding with strong agreement among analysts raising earnings estimates.Some support1 report
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Iridium Communications was mentioned as a beneficiary of Trump tariffs.Some support2 reports
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GCT Semiconductor delivered 5G chipset samples and partnered to integrate Iridium NTN Direct service into its chipsets for IoT solutions.Well supported4 reports
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Satelles, Inc. is undergoing business developments, including an acquisition providing a one-time gain and a contractual rate increase under an EMSS agreement.Some support1 report
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Matt Desch, the CEO of Iridium, was questioned regarding the company's declining average revenue per user (ARPU).Some support3 reports
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Around iridium this week
News at the entities that move iridium most-
Rocket Lab StructuralArk Invest purchased over $25 million of Rocket Lab stock while the company continues to compete with SpaceX in launch services.Moves iridium
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Motorola StructuralMotorola's phone was listed on Geekbench, providing a performance benchmark.Moves iridium
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SpaceX OperationalSpaceX, Starlink, and Tesla are linked to regulatory risks in Ukraine and speculation regarding a potential merger between the two companies.Moves iridium
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Cantor Fitzgerald TransactionalCantor Fitzgerald initiated stock coverage on AgomAB Therapeutics, and Director David Epstein acquired company stock.Moves iridium
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Donald Trump Mentioned togetherCPJ documented a crackdown on journalists in Egypt, while Abdul El-Sayed condemned Donald Trump's authority to ban CNN.Moves iridium
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Federal Communications Commission StructuralFCC leader Brendan Carr threatened broadcasters over poll data following a University of Houston poll in the Senate race.Moves iridium
Connections
The 21 strongest of 63, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Rocket Lab Structural
Rocket Lab is acquiring Iridium Communications in an $8 billion cash-and-stock deal to achieve vertical integration of launch and satellite services.
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SpaceX Operational
SpaceX and Iridium are direct competitors in the satellite connectivity market, characterized by market rivalry and formal complaints regarding conduct.
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Aireon Structural
Iridium acquired Aireon, establishing it as a wholly owned subsidiary.
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AST SpaceMobile Operational
Both entities are direct competitors providing space-based connectivity services in the satellite telecommunications market.
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Cantor Fitzgerald Transactional
Cantor Fitzgerald flagged iridium as a pending acquisition target, following positive market ratings and price targets.
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Motorola Structural
Iridium originated as a company founded by Motorola.
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Naltec Structural
Naltec's PntGuard Syntrx product relies on the PNT signal provided by the Iridium commodity.
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Donald Trump Mentioned together
Iridium is mentioned as a potential beneficiary of Donald Trump's economic policies and is included in his personal investment portfolio.
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Thomas Fitzpatrick Transactional
The director of the company whose business relies on iridium sold company stock in required filings.
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Starlink Operational
Starlink and Iridium actively compete in the satellite connectivity market by expanding their respective networks.
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Altair Semiconductor Operational
Altair integrates Iridium's NTN Direct capability into its chipsets to enable satellite connectivity.
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Federal Communications Commission Structural
The Federal Communications Commission regulates applications regarding spectrum use and conduct related to iridium.
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Ark Invest Transactional
Ark Invest reduced its holdings in the commodity Iridium as part of a portfolio shift.
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Morgan Stanley Mentioned together
Morgan Stanley has raised its price objective for the commodity Iridium.
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MarketBeat Mentioned together
MarketBeat publishes consensus rating data relevant to the commodity iridium.
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Raymond James Financial Mentioned together
Raymond James Financial included iridium in its market performance rating analysis.
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Peter Beck Mentioned together
Peter Beck strategically positioned Iridium as a gateway to the direct-to-device market.
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ASIC Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of advanced satellite hardware and PNT applications.
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Viasat Mentioned together
The entities are referenced in the context of industry consolidation within the satellite communications sector.
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EchoStar Mentioned together
EchoStar and Iridium are co-mentioned in discussions regarding sentiment across the communications industry.
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Via Satellite Shared context
The entities are placed within a shared industry context contributing to sector maturity.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- GPS denial events were reported across Eastern Europe, the Baltics, and the Levant on October 15, 2026.
- Viasat formed a joint venture with a UAE entity, while Iridium acquisition highlights industry consolidation and Raymond James reiterated an Outperform rating.
- Naltec's PntGuard Syntrx system is utilizing the Iridium PNT signal.
September 2026
3 events- Rocket Lab announces major business developments, including contracts for Electron and Neutron rockets, hypersonic testing with Haste, and plans for a $8 billion Iridium acquisition.
- Cantor Fitzgerald flagged Iridium as a pending acquisition target and reiterated an Overweight rating.
- Rocket Lab plans to acquire Iridium in 2027, and Neutron is confirmed as the successor to the Electron rocket.
August 2026
5 events- The FCC is reviewing Rocket Lab's pending acquisition of Iridium, amidst market scrutiny regarding payouts and competitive conduct from SpaceX.
- Rocket Lab is integrating Mynaric and pursuing the acquisition of Iridium.
- Satellite communication was detected in Indian territory on August 1, 2026.
- Director Thomas Fitzpatrick sold company stock in required filings related to Iridium.
- Rocket Lab is leveraging its business growth by utilizing Iridium services while remaining a major competitor to SpaceX.
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July 2026
6 events- Rocket Lab plans an $8 billion acquisition of Iridium, while IPO attention highlights competitive market dynamics.
- Rocket Lab is nearing an acquisition of a satellite communications specialist and successfully deployed its reusable Electron rocket over 260 satellites.
- Rocket Lab acquired Iridium, launched a satellite for Synspective, and competition intensified following SpaceX's IPO.
- Rocket Lab acquired Iridium for satellite network, while FAA waivers and authorizations drive commercial space growth alongside SpaceX.
- Rocket Lab acquired Iridium, a New Glenn rocket exploded during a test, and Jeff Bezos is escalating competition with Elon Musk in the space race.
- Rocket Lab acquired Iridium Communications for $8 billion, combining infrastructure and launch capabilities.
June 2026
12 events- AST SpaceMobile, Iridium, and Sats are competing in the satellite telecommunications market.
- Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium combines infrastructure and launch capabilities, supported by a bridge term loan facility.
- Morgan Stanley raised its price objective for Iridium, while Raymond James Financial restated its market perform rating, with MarketBeat providing consensus data.
- AST SpaceMobile enhanced its cellular coverage in the US, noting that both companies are leading satellite communications providers.
- Iridium purchased the remaining sixty-one percent of Aireon, and Donald Trump's portfolio includes Iridium Communications stock.
- Cantor reiterated Overweight rating and set $40 target for Iridium Communications on July 19, 2025.
- Cathie Wood is reportedly increasing her holdings in companies like Nvidia and Iridium Communications, while also finding investment potential in Teradyne despite analyst downgrades.
- RSI reading of 26.03 suggests oversold territory for Iridium Communications, coinciding with strong agreement among analysts raising earnings estimates.
- Iridium Communications was mentioned as a beneficiary of Trump tariffs.
- GCT Semiconductor delivered 5G chipset samples and partnered to integrate Iridium NTN Direct service into its chipsets for IoT solutions.
- Satelles, Inc. is undergoing business developments, including an acquisition providing a one-time gain and a contractual rate increase under an EMSS agreement.
- Matt Desch, the CEO of Iridium, was questioned regarding the company's declining average revenue per user (ARPU).