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Rocket Lab is buying Iridiumโ€™s satellite network for $8 billion to take on SpaceX

Rocket Lab, the space company best known for its small satellite launcher Electron, has announced plans to acquire Iridium Communications for $8 billion. The deal will combine Rocket Lab's launch serv

Rocket Lab is buying Iridiumโ€™s satellite network for $8 billion to take on SpaceX
The Verge โ€” 29 June 2026
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Rocket Lab, the space company best known for its small satellite launcher Electron, has announced plans to acquire Iridium Communications for $8 billi

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