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Rocket Lab to buy satellite communications firm Iridium

Rocket Lab plans to acquire Iridium, citing vertical integration to build, launch, and operate spacecraft.
WHO: Rocket Lab
WHAT: Rocket Lab plans to buy satellite communications firm Iridium
WHEN: Jun 29, 2026 at 4:47 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Rocket Lab said the combination enables vertical integration to build, launch, and operate its own spacecraft quickly and cost-effectively.
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