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Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium Communications in $8B deal

Rocket Lab is making headlines with its $8 billion plan to acquire Iridium Communications. This isn't just about rockets: Rocket Lab will now get Iridium's global satellite network and a huge customer base across government, aviation, maritime, and …

Rocket Lab taking on SpaceX with Iridium satellite internet buy

Rocket Lab (RKLB), a challenger to SpaceX (SPCX) in the rocket launch business, is now going after SpaceX in a different way: satellite connectivity services. Rocket Lab said it had agreed to acquire Iridium Communications (IRDM), a pioneer in satellite …

Rocket Lab Soars 12% on $8 Billion Iridium Takeover, AST SpaceMobile and Planet Labs Rise 10%

Space stocks are catching a bid Monday morning after Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB | RKLB Price Prediction) unveiled a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) in a cash-and-stock deal carrying an enterprise value of approximately $8 …

Rocket Lab agrees Iridium acquisition for USD 8 billion

Rocket Lab announced an agreement to acquire Iridium Communications for USD 8.0 billion including debt. The move creates a new vertically integrated challenger to SpaceX, bringing together Rocket Lab's satellite launch and manufacturing capabilities …

Rocket Lab agrees to acquire Iridium in $8B cash-and-stock deal

The space launch company is making its boldest move yet with a massive bid for the satellite communications giant Rocket Lab has agreed to acquire Iridium Communications in a deal valued at approximately $8 billion, combining cash and stock. Iridium …

Rocket Lab buys Iridium in $8 billion deal to take on SpaceX

By Akash Sriram and Joey Roulette June 29 (Reuters) – Rocket Lab struck an $8 billion deal to acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications on Monday, betting on a SpaceX-style advantage that combines a constellation of satellites with …

5 Firms Advise On Rocket Lab's $8B Deal Iridium Deal

By Al Barbarino ( June 29, 2026, 9:48 AM EDT) -- Rocket Lab said Monday it has agreed to acquire satellite operator Iridium Communications in an $8 billion cash-and-stock deal, creating a vertically integrated space company spanning launch services, …

Rocket Lab buys Iridium

The acquisition merges Rocket Lab’s launch capabilities and satellite manufacturing with Iridium’s global satellite communications network, spectrum, and 500-plus strong partner ecosystem to create a competitive, vertically-integrated space company that …

Rocket Lab jumps after announcing an $8 billion deal to acquire Iridium, expanding into space-based telecom and ...

Shares of Iridium Communications rose 20.86% during the pre-market session. Rocket Lab plans to buy all outstanding shares of Iridium common stock for $54 per share. This cash and stock transaction places the value of Iridium at roughly $8 billion. “This  …

Rocket Lab shares jump on $8B deal to buy Iridium

June 29 (Reuters) - Rocket Lab said on Monday it would acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications in a ‌cash-and-stock deal valued at about $8 billion, marking one of the ‌biggest consolidation moves in the commercial space industry. …

Space stopped being a government-only game years ago. It’s now a real, investable industry – satellites beaming ...

Space stopped being a government-only game years ago. It’s now a real, investable industry – satellites beaming broadband to ships and planes, earth-imaging companies selling data to farms and defense contractors, and launch providers racing to put more …

Rocket Lab to buy Iridium in $8bn deal

Rocket Lab is a space company that provides launch services, spacecraft, payloads and satellite components serving commercial, government, and national security markets. Its Electron rocket is the world's most frequently launched orbital small rocket, …

In a bold move, Rocket Lab acquires Iridium Communications

“Success will come from those who can bring new innovations to space quickly and sustain them over time as efficiently as possible,” Desch said in a statement. “We’re excited about being able to accelerate the next generation of IoT, aviation, maritime, …

Rocket Lab Acquires Iridium in $8bn Satellite Deal

"As the worlds of space and terrestrial communications continue to converge, more critical services will depend on space-based capabilities," says Matt Desch, CEO at Iridium.  "Success will come from those who can bring new innovations to …

Rocket Lab buys Iridium for $8bn in a bet to become a smaller Starlink

For most of its life Rocket Lab has sold the picks and shovels of the space economy: small rockets, satellite buses, components for other people’s missions. It has now decided that selling the tools is not as valuable as owning the mine. The company agreed …

Rocket Lab To Acquire Iridium Communications in $8B Deal

Rocket Lab Buys Iridium

Rocket Lab buys satellite company Iridium to go up against Starlink and Amazon's Leo

It wants its own satellite internet network. These days, it's not enough to own a company that sends things up into space; you also need to own the things you're sending up. Rocket Lab, one of the smaller names in the private spaceflight sector, …

ProGrade Digital's latest CFexpress Type A card can record 8K video without breaking a sweat

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter ProGrade Digital has launched a new, super-fast CFexpress Type A card. Branded Iridium, the card is available in 512GB and 1TB capacities and is capable of a …

RoboHelix Unveils Patent-Protected Robotic Flight-Forming Machines – Cutting 45-Minute Setups to Seconds

The world's first and only fully automated flight-forming technology for helical screw manufacturing MT, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Imagine turning 45 minutes of heavy press setup into a several-second push-button cycle. In …

Five Reputable Industrial Air Compressor Manufacturers in China 2026: Advancing Energy Efficiency and Automation

Focus on Energy Efficiency Optimization and Technological Upgrading in Industrial Air Compressors CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- China, July 2026 —As global manufacturing accelerates its shift toward low-carbon …

Geosynthetics Market Projected to Reach $37.9 Billion by 2030, Fueled by Infrastructure and Energy Sector Growth

Asia-Pacific, followed by North America, accounted for the largest share of the global geosynthetics market. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global geosynthetics market is witnessing significant growth, …

Five Reputable Charcoal Manufacturers in China 2026:Enhancing Global Sustainable Carbon Production and Energy Efficiency

Focus on Sustainable Production and Technological Upgrading in the Charcoal Industry CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Chinese charcoal manufacturing industry continues to play a significant role in global …

How BPX's New US and European Leadership Adds 50+ Years of SAP Transformation Depth Ahead of 2027

Two senior SAP appointments provide clear leadership for S/4HANA programs as the 2027 ECC deadline draws closer. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What happens to your SAP transformation when the firm you …

Diablo Resources (ASX: DBO; OTCQB: DBORF) Shareholders Approve Strategic Acquisition of High-Grade Horn Silver Project

Diablo Resources (OTCQB:DBORF) BEAVER, UT, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Diablo Resources Limited (ASX: DBO; OTCQB: DBORF) is pleased to advise that shareholders have approved the Company’s strategic acquisition of an 80% …

Top Laser Sheet Cutting Machine Manufacturer Drives Global Metal Fabrication Innovation Through Precision Engineering

SHIJIAZHUANG, HEBEI, CHINA, July 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hebei Juliang Technology Co., Ltd. is strengthening its reputation in the global laser equipment industry as manufacturers increasingly seek intelligent, high-efficiency metal …

Long-Term Uranium Price Reaches Historical High of $97.00

TradeTech’s Long-Term Uranium Price Indicator has risen 18 percent in the last year ENGLEWOOD, CO, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Activity in the long-term uranium market strengthened during the second quarter of 2026, with …

Diamond Mining Market Insights Report Analyzing Demand Trends And Competitive Positioning

The Business Research Company's Diamond Mining Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The diamond mining industry has seen …

Sunstate Equipment Expands Earthmoving Fleet

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sunstate Equipment Co., LLC, today announced the expansion of its earthmoving fleet with the addition of larger excavators and earthmoving equipment. The expansion is a direct …

Firepoint Energy to Participate in 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit Headlined by President Trump

Firepoint Energy announced its participation in the 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit. SALTSBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Firepoint Energy, Inc., a leader in critical minerals recovery and sustainable …

Secro Appoints Guy de Pourtalès As Chief Technology Officer

Strengthening SECRO’s bank-grade digital infrastructure, scalability, and AI roadmap for global trade finance documentation GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SECRO, the trade finance tokenization and document workflow …

Chartered Institute Launches the Chartered International Project Leader (CIPL™) To Advance Global Project Execution

Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications Launches the Chartered International Project Leader (CIPL™) Program for Global Project Professionals SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Chartered Institute of Professional …

Myriota launches hybrid 5G satellite and cellular IoT network delivering uninterrupted global connectivity

Unlocks next phase of growth with HyperPulse & AssetHawk now providing unparalleled coverage for tracking / monitoring of industrial assets via a single network ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Myriota, a global …

Best 5 Packaging Machine Manufacturers for the USA Market

AZ, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American manufacturers in food, pharmaceutical, health supplement, daily chemical, and nicotine pouch industries increasingly rely on advanced packaging machinery to improve efficiency, reduce …

Customized Forklift Solutions vs Standard Solutions for Specialized Industrial Tasks

XIAMEN, FUJIAN, CHINA, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Logistics teams within pharmaceutical distribution centers frequently come up against physical walls—quite literally. As aisle widths narrow to enable higher-density storage and inventory racks …

Heavy-Duty Engineering: LTMG as a Reliable China Heavy Duty Construction Machinery Factory for Global Markets

XIAMEN, FUJIAN, CHINA, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At an infrastructure site in Central Asia's highlands, motor graders work tirelessly to traverse its rugged terrain, carving essential transport routes through dense soil. Success of …

LTMG – China’s Logistics and Warehouse Equipment Supplier Setting High Reliability Standards for Factories

XIAMEN, FUJIAN, CHINA, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the core of a bustling manufacturing hub, production depends on uninterrupted material flows. A single equipment failure on a loading dock or stuck pallet jack in an aisle could halt an …

LTMG Showcases Advanced Manufacturing and Export Expertise as China's Leading Material Handling Supplier

XIAMEN, FUJIAN, CHINA, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The early 2000s marked a pivotal moment for global trade. As China deepened its integration into the world economy and accelerated its infrastructure build-out, demand for reliable material …

LTMG Rough Terrain Forklift Solutions for Harsh Outdoor and Heavy-Duty Working Conditions

XIAMEN, FUJIAN, CHINA, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How can a logistics manager ensure uptime when their standard warehouse forklift becomes stuck in the mud or fails to navigate an unpaved, steep incline? Construction, mining, and timber forestry …