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      + Building a Sustainable Space
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Iridium: An Overview

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Iridium: An Overview

Explore Iridium's unique history, from its early days within
Motorola, through its infamous bankruptcy, to the rise of today's
global corporation.

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Iridium Timeline

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Iridium Timeline

Explore the interactive timeline to view key milestones and artifacts
from over 30 years of Iridium's rich history.

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T-Minus 10 Years to Launch

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T-Minus 10 Years to Launch

Conceived in 1987 and born a year later, the Iridium network launched
commercial service 10 years later, amidst the largest satellite
launch program at the time. The first generation launch campaign was
completed in 2002, for a total of 95 satellites launched.

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Beepers to Broadband

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Beepers to Broadband

Driven by innovation, Iridium has evolved from a satellite phone
company to a true communications platform, enabling global voice,
data and broadband connectivity solutions.

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Iridium's Next Steps

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Iridium's Next Steps

After 20 years, it was time for the NEXT generation of Iridium's
constellation, providing new and upgraded services to its growing
list of customers and partners.

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An Ecosystem of Excellence

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An Ecosystem of Excellence

Following the company's relaunch, Iridium developed a business model
relying on industry leaders to manufacture Iridium Connected devices
and distribute its products and services.

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Expanding the Mission

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Expanding the Mission

By hosting payloads on its second-generation satellites, Iridium
supports additional missions beyond its core business, including
research sensors and aviation and maritime surveillance systems.

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Building a Sustainable Space

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Building a Sustainable Space

The 2009 crash of a defunct Russian satellite into an active Iridium
satellite spurred the industry into action, with Iridium at the
forefront of many sustainability initiatives.

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Bankrupt to Booming

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Bankrupt to Booming

As it transformed an industry through its technology, Iridium
experienced a financial transformation, from subsidiary to bankruptcy
to mature industry leader.

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Iridium in the Spotlight

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Iridium in the Spotlight

Iridium connects real-world heroes, as well as your favorite
fictional characters as they fight zombies, train dinosaurs, search
for treasure, or save the world!

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