In a bold move, Rocket Lab acquires Iridium Communications

Rocket Lab has acquired Iridium Communications. According to Ars Technica, the deal merges a launch provider with one of the world's largest commercial satellite operators—a rare vertical integration in the space industry. Rocket Lab's leadership calls it potentially transformative for space infrastructure.

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