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Iridium

Founded by : Matthew J. Desch, 1 January 2001

About the Company

Iridium Communications Inc. is a satellite communications company headquartered in McLean, Virginia. The company operates a constellation of 66 low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellites that provide voice and data communication services to locations around the world. Iridium's network is unique in that it provides coverage even in remote areas and at high latitudes where other satellite networks do not. The company's services are used by a wide range of customers including governments, businesses, and individuals for applications such as maritime and aviation communications, emergency response, and IoT connectivity. Iridium was founded in 1998 and went bankrupt in 2000, but was later restructured and has been operating successfully since 2001.

Industry Type

According to the GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) version of March 2023, Iridium’s industry classification falls within the following categories:
  • Sector: Communication Services
  • Industry group: Telecommunication Services
  • Industry: Diversified Telecommunication Services
  • Sub-Industry: Alternative Carriers
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Company Address

1750 Tysons Boulevard Suite 1400 McLean, VA 22102 United States

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