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Rocket Lab Acquires Iridium in $8B Space Deal
AI Business / Enterprise · 29 June 2026

Rocket Lab Acquires Iridium in $8B Space Deal

Rocket Lab has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $8 billion, creating a fully vertically integrated space and communications platform. The acquisition combines Rocket Lab's launch and satellite manufacturing capabilities with Iridium's global L-band constellation, spectrum rights, and over 2.55 million active subscribers.

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