Acquiring Company
Rocket Lab Corporation
Acquired Company
Iridium Communications
Long BeachMcleanManufacturingScience And EngineeringPrivacy And SecuritySecurityAerospaceSatellite CommunicationAviation & AerospaceHardwareSecurityCommunitiesSatellite CommunicationWirelessDescription
Rocket Lab Corporation has announced milestones in its acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. The U.S. antitrust waiting period has expired, and necessary regulatory filings have been made. The acquisition aims to enhance Rocket Lab's capabilities in space applications.
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Who acquired Iridium Communications?
Iridium Communications was acquired by Rocket Lab Corporation, based in Long Beach. The deal was reported on August 13, 2026. Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch services and space systems. The company has over 20 years of flight heritage and aims to disrupt the traditional space industry. Rocket Lab Corporation is publicly traded (RKLB) and operates in Manufacturing.
When did Rocket Lab Corporation acquire Iridium Communications?
Rocket Lab Corporation's acquisition of Iridium Communications was reported on August 13, 2026. Rocket Lab Corporation has announced milestones in its acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. The U.S. antitrust waiting period has expired, and necessary regulatory filings have been made. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Iridium Communications do?
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. It is publicly traded (IRDM), operating in Hardware, and is based in Mclean.