By Editor , 14 October 2026
Altair Embeds Iridium NTN Direct in ALT1350, ALT1550 IoT Chipsets

McLean – October 14, 2026 -- Altair Semiconductor is integrating Iridium NTN Direct into its ALT1350 and next-generation ALT1550 IoT chipset platforms, so device makers can add satellite connectivity without a separate satellite modem, Iridium Communications (Nasdaq: IRDM) announced.

By Editor , 25 September 2026
Iridium Shareholders Approve $54-Per-Share Rocket Lab Merger

McLean, Va. – September 24, 2026 -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) stockholders have formally approved the company's acquisition by Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), clearing a critical hurdle for a deal valued at $54.00 per share on a notional basis.

By Editor , 5 September 2026
Furuno Launches SOLION-100 Terminal for Iridium GMDSS at SMM Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany – September 04, 2026 -- Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. will offer a new SOLION-100 terminal built on Iridium Certus 100 technology, combining GMDSS, Ship Security Alert System and Long-Range Identification and Tracking capabilities into a single platform for newbuild and retrofit vessels.