As the targeted first launch date of September 12, 2016 for Iridium NEXT quickly approaches, Iridium and its partners continue to reach key milestones. On Tuesday, June 21st, SpaceX shipped the first Falcon 9 Iridium NEXT satellite dispenser to the Vandenberg Air...
In case you missed it, Iridium and its partners, Thales Alenia Space and Orbital ATK, hosted a press conference on Tuesday, June 14th at the Orbital ATK Satellite Manufacturing Facility in Gilbert, Ariz. The event gave select members of the media an inside look into...
As Iridium continues preparations for its first Iridium NEXT satellite launch this summer, the company recently completed manufacturing and testing its first satellites, and is gearing up to increase its production speed. Meanwhile, the finished satellites are being...
Reliable communication during emergency situations is critical for both victims and responders alike. Where traditional networks are limited or fail, Iridium Push-to-Talk (PTT) persists, providing rapid and reliable communications anywhere in the world – all at the...
Have you ever wondered what it will be like to witness a rocket launch? The anticipation, the shaking ground and the roar of the engine are all instore for visitors to the Iridium booth #1438, at SATELLITE 2016. With Iridium NEXT set to launch this year, we will be...
Developer Spotlight Series: two10degrees’ GAP Lone Worker Application for Iridium GO!® Enables Workforce Connectivity, Regardless of Location Imagine working by yourself, completely isolated in a remote part of the world. Think of not only the communication barriers,...
Graham Zimmerman is a professional alpine climber who recently traveled to Pakistan with the ambitious goal to conquer the Karakoram mountain range. He shared his story with us:...
Developer Spotlight Series: SailMail via Iridium GO!® Provides Global Email Access and More Setting off into the open sea often means leaving behind the digital connections we use every day, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether for business, pleasure, or...
Developer Spotlight Series: OCENS’ Grib Explorer Plus, FLYCAST, QWIP & AWARe for Iridium GO!® Enable Safe & Smart Traveling Effective and smart communications is a key factor in successful explorations, missions, expeditions and any kind of travel at sea, in...
