Iridium Communications
Founded Year
2000Stage
Acquired | AcquiredValuation
$0000About Iridium Communications
Iridium Communications is a mobile satellite service (MSS) company offering coverage over the entire globe. The Iridium constellation of low-Earth orbiting (LEO) cross-linked satellites provides critical voice and data services for areas not served by terrestrial communication networks. Iridium serves commercial markets through a worldwide network of distributors and provides services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other U.S. and international government agencies. The company's customers represent a broad spectrum of industries, including maritime, aeronautical, government/defense, public safety, utilities, oil/gas, mining, forestry, heavy equipment, and transportation. Iridium has launched a major development program for its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT.
Iridium Communications Headquarter Location
1750 Tysons Boulevard Suite 1400
McLean, Virginia, 22101,
United States
703-287-7400
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Iridium Communications Patents
Iridium Communications has filed 11 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Radio frequency antenna types
- Antennas (radio)
- Broadcast engineering
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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4/16/2020 | 4/26/2022 | Communications satellites, Network management, Network performance, Radio frequency antenna types, Network protocols | Grant |
Application Date | 4/16/2020 |
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Grant Date | 4/26/2022 |
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Related Topics | Communications satellites, Network management, Network performance, Radio frequency antenna types, Network protocols |
Status | Grant |
Latest Iridium Communications News
May 25, 2022
05/25/2022 | 07:02am EDT Message : *Required fields MCLEAN, Va., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium") today announced that Chief Executive Officer Matthew Desch is scheduled to participate at the 42nd Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the investor relations section of Iridium's website at https://investor.iridium.com/events . A replay of the webcast will be archived for 30 days following the conference. About Iridium Communications Inc. Iridium® is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. In 2019, the company completed a generational upgrade of its satellite network and launched its new specialty broadband service, Iridium Certus. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol IRDM. For more information about Iridium products, services and partner solutions, visit www.iridium.com . Investor Contact:
When was Iridium Communications founded?
Iridium Communications was founded in 2000.
Where is Iridium Communications's headquarters?
Iridium Communications's headquarters is located at 1750 Tysons Boulevard, McLean.
What is Iridium Communications's latest funding round?
Iridium Communications's latest funding round is Acquired.
Who are the investors of Iridium Communications?
Investors of Iridium Communications include Greenhill & Co., GHL Acquisition Corporation, Syncom Venture Partners and Inepar.
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