The Latest Breaking News from Iridium

Iridium Wins US Award To Protect 5G Networks With T-Mobile

Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ:IRDM) stock gained on Tuesday after it announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) selected it for an award under the Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (CPNT) Action Plan Rapid Phase Award II to expand the deployment of Iridium PNT services nationwide.

Benzinga · Oct 21, 2025

Iridium, Qualcomm Integrate Satellite Services Into Snapdragon Radios To Boost Global Connectivity For US Government, Allies

Satellite communications company Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) and Qualcomm Technologies have integrated Iridium data services into the Snapdragon Mission Tactical Radio, used by the U.S. government and approved allied partners.

Benzinga · Oct 14, 2025

5 Space Stocks That Could Soar in the Next Decade

The commercial space industry is accelerating rapidly, with the global space economy projected to reach $1.8 trillion in the coming decade.

MarketBeat · Aug 18, 2025

Police launch probe against boat owner for use of banned satellite phone

Police in Kozhikode investigate suspicious use of banned satellite phone found in hands of fishing boat owner. Three persons contacted using handset identified for cross-checking. Union govt. banned use/possession of Thuraya-made iridium phones. Checking intensified to ensure no other boat owners/fishermen have similar sets. Surveillance strengthened as devices used by…

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Android's answer to iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite is being shut down

Chip maker Qualcomm has announced its Snapdragon Satellite emergency and SMS comms feature will be wound down in December, seemingly after Android phone makers failed to implement the feature.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 13, 2023

SpaceX Prepared Two More Falcon With Starlink Satellites

Elon Musk‘s SpaceX readied two more Falcon 9 rockets on SpaceX launch pads on Friday, following a Starlink deployment.

Zenger · May 21, 2023

SpaceX aborts launch of Falcon 9 rocket carrying OneWeb, Iridium satellites (update)

SpaceX plans to launch its second mission in a span of seven hours on Friday morning (May 19), and you can watch the action live.

Space · May 19, 2023

Foo Fighter Chris Shiflett was using a Strymon Iridium pedal on his UK tour instead of an amp

It seems digital modelling is good enough for a Foo Fighter

MusicRadar · Apr 21, 2023

Is Canyon’s latest Neuron 6 the best value ‘play for price’ mountain bike available?

Playful pop, easy speed and excellent spec for price are the core values of Canyon’s new affordable alloy Neuron 6 all rounder

Bike Perfect · Mar 23, 2023

Emergency satellite communication is coming to Android phones

Some Android handsets will soon enjoy the ability to send SOS messages without regular phone reception.

Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2023