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July 6th, 2026 7:02 PM
Iridium folds Aireon aviation safety service into Rocket Lab-bound business
Iridium Communications has completed its takeover of Aireon, bringing the aircraft-tracking venture fully in-house ahead of the satellite operator’s planned $8 billion sale to Rocket Lab. The post Iridium folds Aireon aviation safety service into Rocket Lab-bound business appeared first on SpaceNews.
Iridium Communications has completed its takeover of Aireon, bringing the aircraft-tracking venture fully in-house ahead of the satellite operator’s planned $8 billion sale to Rocket Lab.
The post Iridium folds Aireon aviation safety service into Rocket Lab-bound business appeared first on SpaceNews .
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