Event Brief
Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8B deal
Filed: Jun 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Rocket Lab announced it will acquire Iridium Communications for about $8 billion in cash and stock.
WHO: Rocket Lab
WHAT: Announced acquisition of Iridium Communications for cash and Rocket Lab stock valued at about $8 billion.
WHEN: Jun 29, 2026 at 11:33 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Rocket Lab said the deal provides a shortcut into space-based services by combining its launch capabilities with Iridium’s operational satellite network and spectrum.
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