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Arctic Lynx – Iridium Announces New Operation

Thursday, 10 June 2021 by Mike Mathison

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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The Mayflower Autonomous Ship Transforms Ocean Science with Iridium

Saturday, 29 May 2021 by Mike Mathison

MCLEAN, Va., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced that the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) has selected Iridium and partner Thales Group as its Official Communications Partner, providing critical real-time communications for the fully autonomous transatlantic research vessel. Anticipated to set sail in Spring 2021, its first mission will be to

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Iridium Environmental, Social & Governance Report 2021

Sunday, 11 April 2021 by Apollo

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

Thursday, 01 April 2021 by Mike Mathison

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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Iridium Edge Solar Provides Upgraded Capabilities

Thursday, 07 January 2021 by Mike Mathison

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced commercial availability of the Iridium Edge Solar – a secure, maintenance-free, solar-powered remote asset tracking and management device. With over-the-air configuration capabilities, the Iridium Edge Solar is ideal for Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS), fisheries management, tracking of freight shipping containers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications, monitoring

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Introducing The World’s First Truly Global Maritime Emergency Service

Wednesday, 23 December 2020 by Mike Mathison

Iridium has announced the launch of the world’s first, truly global maritime emergency service. The Iridium GMDSS service gives seafarers a real-time emergency response and rescue service that works everywhere in the world. Iridium’s GDMSS service includes a real-time emergency voice calling service, SOS button, and maritime safety information with Iridium’s unmatched truly global coverage. No

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Iridium Edge Pro Brings Asset Management Beyond Terrestrial Coverage

Sunday, 13 December 2020 by Mike Mathison

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced commercial availability of its newest standalone asset management device, Iridium Edge Pro. The latest addition to the Iridium Edge family of products, Iridium Edge Pro is the company’s first programmable solution for asset management, tracking, and recovery. The new device enables Iridium’s