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WCC Supplies Iridium Satellite Tracking for 2008 Tesoro Iron Dog Competition in Alaska
Snowmobile Race Showcases Iridium's Robust Two-Way Data Links for Remote Tracking and Monitoring BETHESDA, Md. - February 8, 2008 - Competitors in the grueling Tesoro Iron Dog snowmobile race will not be out of sight at any time during their nearly 2,000-mile competition across the Alaskan wilderness, thanks to an Iridium-®-enabled tracking system developed by World Communication Center (WCC)....
Read More »Iridium Upgrades Satellite Phones for International Space Station
Iridium Handsets Provide Critical Safety Link for Cosmonauts Landing in Remote Regions of Russia BETHESDA, Md. - February 7, 2008 - IridiumÃ-® Satellite has recently upgraded the satellite phones used by Russian cosmonauts when returning to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian authorities are replacing the older 9505 Iridium handsets, which have been in service since...
Read More »Longest-Running Airline in the Americas Selects Iridium-® for Voice and Data Communications
BETHESDA, Md. - February 5, 2008 - As Iridium-® Satellite continues to gain momentum in the aeronautical satellite communications market for the world's major airlines, the company is proud to announce that Avianca Airlines of Columbia is installing Avionica's Iridium-based satLINK Communications Module on its fleet of 14 long-range Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft. Avianca is the oldest airline in...
Read More »Iridium-® Passes First Milestone on Way to Deploying Next
RFI Released to Industry to Begin Procurement of Next-Generation Satellite Communications System BETHESDA, Md. - July 2, 2007 - IridiumÃ-® Satellite announces it has released a Request for Information (RFI) to potential partners interested in participating in the design, development and deployment of Iridium NEXT, the company's next-generation satellite communications network. The Iridium RFI...
Read More »Iridium-® Plays Key Role in Recovering Stolen Vehicles Using Geotrac's Asset Tracking and Mapping Technology
BETHESDA, Md. - June 19, 2007 - Alberta-based GEOTrac International, an IridiumÃ-® value-added reseller, is working with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to apply advanced GPS, mapping and satellite communications technology to facilitate recovery of stolen vehicles and equipment. GEOTrac's solution uses Iridium satellites to transmit location data from small GPS modules attached to...
Read More »Iridium-® Satellite Provides Tracking, Text and Telephony for Prism Helicopters
BETHESDA, Md. - June 12, 2007 - Iridium Satellite today announced that Prism Helicopters has selected Sky Connect's TRACKER(TM) and Mission Managing Units (MMU) to equip its fleet with tracking, voice and text messaging via the Iridium satellite network. The Iridium-enabled Sky Connect systems are fully compliant with new Canadian Government regulations which require that aircraft used in...
Read More »Iridium-® Will Provide Satellite Links for New Nationwide Rail Communication Infrastructure in Australia
BETHESDA, Md. - June 11, 2007 - Telstra Corporation has awarded an eight-year contract, valued at $3.0-$3.5 million, to Beam Communications Pty Ltd to supply Iridium-®-based satellite equipment as part of a new interstate communication infrastructure for the Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd (ARTC). The new rail communication system for ARTC will provide a single integrated network covering...
Read More »Air Logistics Selects Iridium for Helicopter Tracking and Communications
BETHESDA, Md. - June 7, 2007 - Iridium-® Satellite today announced that Air Logistics, one of the largest U.S. helicopter fleets serving the offshore oil industry, is equipping 125 aircraft with Iridium-based satellite systems for voice communications and automatic flight following. Sky Connect, an Iridium value-added manufacturer and reseller, will install its Mission Management Unit (MMU) on...
Read More »Ham Radio Operators Rely on Iridium for Communication from Remote Islands
BETHESDA, Md. - June 4, 2007 - IridiumÃ-® Satellite LLC provided mission-critical mobile satellite services for two recent DXpeditions, in which ham radio enthusiasts constructed temporary base stations on small remote islands to establish contact with other amateur radio operators around the world. DXpeditions are frequently undertaken by the ham radio community as part of their enthusiasm...
Read More »Fleet Management Solutions Deploys Iridium-Based Asset Tracking/Monitoring and Management System
BETHESDA, Md. - May 7, 2007 - IridiumÃ-® Satellite LLC is providing worldwide satellite data links for a new asset tracking, monitoring and remote management system, the Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) MLT-300i. FMS is an Iridium value-added reseller and manufacturer of GPS/All-Satellite mobile resource management systems in use in more than 50 countries. FMS successfully completed worldwide...
Read More »Iridium Concludes Financing for Iridium Next
MCLEAN, Va., October 28, 2010 - Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) today announced that it has successfully closed the financing facility for its next generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. The facility is provided by a syndicate of nine banks led by Deutsche Bank AG, Banco Santander SA, SociÃ-©tÃ-© GÃ-©nÃ-©rale, Natixis and Mediobanca International S.A., and...
Read More »Ericsson Provides New Switching Technology for Iridium Satellite Network
Technology Upgrade will Enhance Current and Future Systems MCLEAN, Va. - October 19, 2010 - Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) announces it has contracted with Ericsson Federal Inc. (EFI) to implement a new Ericsson Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) to provide Iridium's next-generation switching technology, including custom design, development, integration and maintenance for the Iridium...
Read More »Iridium Signs Coface Facility Agreement
Iridium NEXT on Schedule to Launch 1Q 2015 McLean, Va., October 4, 2010 - Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) today announced that it has signed the definitive Coface Facility Agreement to finance its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. The syndicate of nine banks is led by Deutsche Bank AG, Banco Santander SA, Societe Generale, Natixis and Mediobanca International S.A.,...
Read More »Iridium Reports Strong Growth in the Second Quarter and Raises All Elements of Guidance for 2010
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 9, 2010 - Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. The following reflects the results of Iridium Communications Inc. (the Company) for the second quarter of 2010 compared to those of Iridium Holdings LLC (predecessor) for the second quarter of 2009. Please see the combined results, along with the appropriate...
Read More »Iridium Receives Commitments for $1.8 Billion Credit Facility for Construction of Iridium NEXT
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 4, 2010 - Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) announced today that it has received in excess of $1.8 billion of commitments from a syndicate of preeminent international banks in connection with the credit facility that will be used to finance the construction of the company's next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. The facility will bear an interest rate...
Read More »Iridium Extends Long-Term Relationship with Boeing for Satellite Network Operations and Support
Boeing Becomes Exclusive Operations Partner for Iridium NEXT MCLEAN, Va., July 21, 2010 - Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) announced that it has entered into two comprehensive, long-term agreements with The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) that redefine the relationship between the companies for maintenance, operations and support of Iridium's satellite network. The first agreement, relating to...
Read More »Iridium Selects Two in Competition for Design and Development Contract for Next Constellation
BETHESDA, Md. - August 4, 2008 - Iridium Satellite LLC today announced it has selected two companies - Lockheed Martin and Thales Alenia Space - to participate in the final phase of its procurement process for the company's next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. Iridium chose Lockheed Martin and Thales Alenia Space as a result of their initial, innovative constellation design...
Read More »WCC Supplies Iridium Satellite Tracking for 2008 Tesoro Iron Dog Competition in Alaska
Snowmobile Race Showcases Iridium's Robust Two-Way Data Links for Remote Tracking and Monitoring BETHESDA, Md. - February 8, 2008 - Competitors in the grueling Tesoro Iron Dog snowmobile race will not be out of sight at any time during their nearly 2,000-mile competition across the Alaskan wilderness, thanks to an Iridium-®-enabled tracking system developed by World Communication Center (WCC)....
Read More »Iridium Upgrades Satellite Phones for International Space Station
Iridium Handsets Provide Critical Safety Link for Cosmonauts Landing in Remote Regions of Russia BETHESDA, Md. - February 7, 2008 - IridiumÃ-® Satellite has recently upgraded the satellite phones used by Russian cosmonauts when returning to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian authorities are replacing the older 9505 Iridium handsets, which have been in service since...
Read More »Iridium Service Providers Sign up for Trade-Up Program
Participants Offer Rebates for North American Satellite Phone Users Switching to Iridium BETHESDA, Md. - February 13, 2008 - IridiumÃ-® Satellite, the fastest-growing mobile satellite services (MSS) company, today announced that 15 of its service providers have signed up to participate in the Trade-Up to Iridium pricing incentive program. The participating service providers have agreed to...
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