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Iridium folds Aireon aviation safety service into Rocket Lab-bound business

Written by  Jason Rainbow Monday, 06 July 2026 18:02

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.

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