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Iridium Communications operates a constellation of 66 cross-linked LEO satellites providing global voice, data, and IoT connectivity to maritime, aviation, and government users in areas beyond terrestrial coverage. Completed its $3 billion NEXT constellation replacement in 2019 via SpaceX Falcon 9 launches. Publicly traded on Nasdaq under IRDM.