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Iridium Communications

NTSB set to meet on door plug investigation of terrifying Alaska Airlines flight
May 15, 2026

McLean satellite company to acquire rest of Aireon in $366.7M deal

McLean-based Iridium Communications will acquire the remainder of Aireon, a joint project it started in 2011, for $366.7 million.

A rendition of the Iridium network in space, showing its crosslinked architecture and global coverage. Image Courtesy Iridium Communications
May 20, 2025

Iridium to invest $13M to relocate Tysons HQ, add 117 jobs

Tysons-based global satellite communications company Iridium Communications will invest more than $13 million to expand its headquarters in Fairfax County and create 117 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday.

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