# Iridium

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.

**Headquarters:** McLean, VA
**Founded:** 1998
**Employees:** ~873
**Founder:** Motorola (Bary Bertiger, Ken Peterson, Ray Leopold)
**Website:** http://iridium.com/
**Focus areas:** Mobile, Wireless
**Open positions:** 0

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