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Iridium folds Aireon aviation safety service into Rocket Lab-bound business

Iridium Communications has completed its takeover of Aireon, bringing the aircraft-tracking venture fully in-house ahead of the satellite operator’s planned $8 billion sale to Rocket Lab.

TAMPA, Fla. — Iridium Communications has completed its takeover of Aireon, bringing the aircraft-tracking venture fully in-house ahead of the satellite operator’s planned $8 billion sale to Rocket Lab.
McLean, Virginia-based Iridium said July 6 it ha… [2385 chars]

Source: SpaceNews | Published: 2026-07-06T19:02:32Z

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