I-6 F1 Launch For The New Inmarsat Network

What does cutting-edge space technology, next-generation innovation and a dual ELERA and Global Xpress payload mean for our global mobility, government and IoT customers? I-6 F1 – the first of two Inmarsat-6 (I-6) satellites – is scheduled to launch from the JAXA Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries on 21 Decemeber 2021 onboard
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Iridium Certus 100 Service Launches

Iridium Certus 100 Service Launches

Iridium Certus 100 Service Launches MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Iridium Communications Inc. today announced that its Iridium Certus 100 “midband” service is commercially available for maritime, land mobile, IoT, aviation and government customers. Iridium Certus 100 provides a unique blend of capabilities for satellite connectivity, enabling small, low-profile antennas and battery-powered devices
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Regulatory Approvals Granted to Iridium in Japan

Regulatory Approvals Granted to Iridium in Japan Iridium today announced that Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has approved regulatory amendments necessary to allow for Japanese adoption of Iridium Certus broadband, Iridium Controller–Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) and other aeronautical services for aviation and Iridium’s Global Maritime Distress and Safety System service (GMDSS).
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Iridium Critical Communications Utilized by Canadian Coast Guard

Iridium Critical Communications Utilysed By Canadian Coast Guard Iridium Communications Inc. today announced that the Canadian Coast Guard has adopted Iridium Certus connectivity with support from an Iridium partner. The Coast Guard deployed dozens of Iridium Certus Thales VesseLINK 700 terminals on its vessels, including icebreakers, to contribute to reliable internet connectivity as crew members
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Satcom Global Extends Aura VSAT Coverage With Eutelsat 174A Beams

Satcom Global today announced a significant enhancement to its Ku-band Aura VSAT network, with the addition of the Eutelsat 174A (E174A) North Pacific and South Pacific satellite beams. The new coverage will strengthen and extend the Aura network across the North Pacific and Oceania regions, supporting the high-quality connectivity demands of a diverse range of
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Arctic Lynx – Iridium Announces New Operation

More than 20 international organizations are involved in Arctic-focused communications exercises demonstrating the scope, quality and range of satellite capabilities supporting governments and NGOs in the polar regions with Arctic Lynx. MCLEAN, Va., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced Operation Arctic Lynx (OAL), a series of partnership-driven field exercises deploying
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Iridium At A Glance - Apollo Satellite

Iridium Environmental, Social & Governance Report 2021

Iridium is Proud to Share Its First Environmental, Social, and Governance Report Iridium is pleased to deliver their first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. Since inception, their core mission and purpose has been to provide communication and connectivity to places and people where it’s been impossible before, expanding social progress and safety as a responsible
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Iridium An Overview of Global Comms

Iridium Overview In 1987, a few bold thinkers envisioned a revolutionary system of communications. Bary Bertiger, Ray Leopold, and Ken Peterson began working on a satellite-based communications system designed to connect people on a global scale – and in 1988 Iridium was born. Initially a project in a Motorola research lab in Arizona, Iridium was
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Service Discontinuation of Globalstar Sat-Fi2 & RAS Products

Effective March 12, 2021 we will stop billing, selling and providing service and support for Sat-Fi2 and Sat-Fi2 RAS products. Globalstar has evaluated the long-term sustainability of this product line and subsequently made the difficult business decision not to manufacture and offer Sat-Fi2 products going forward.   While this was a difficult decision, they have
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Iridium Certus 700

Iridium Certus 700 Brings the Fastest L-band Speeds to the Industry

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Iridium CloudConnect

Iridium CloudConnect Goes Live

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GMDSS Service

Iridium Formally Authorized to Provide GMDSS Service

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Iridium Mail & Web

Iridium Mail and Web Twitter Support

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Inmarsat GX5

Inmarsat GX5 Satellite to Launch on 22nd of November

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Iridium Certus

Lars Thrane Iridium Certus Debut with the LT-4200 Maritime System

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