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Rocket Lab has agreed to acquire Iridium Communications (NasdaqGS: IRDM), aiming to combine Iridium’s satellite communications network with its own launch and satellite manufacturing operations. The planned deal is intended to expand Rocket Lab’s role beyond launch services into broader space applications using Iridium’s existing infrastructure. Both companies expect the transaction to reshape their positions in satellite services, with potential effects on how rivals compete for government...

IRDM benefited from Rocket Lab’s $8 billion takeover, while VSAT rallied on the value of its scarce spectrum assets.

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Rocket Lab just made its biggest move yet. The space company, known for launching small rockets into orbit, is buying Iridium Communications in a deal valued at about $8 billion. For years, Rocket Lab (RKLB) built rockets and satellite parts for other companies. Now it wants to own and ...

RKLB's planned Iridium acquisition would create a global satellite network, L-band spectrum and subscription revenue, reshaping its space business if approved.

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) is one of the 10 Stocks Investors Are Chasing Right Now. Iridium Communications soared to a nearly three-year high on Monday, as investors gobbled up shares following news that it is set to merge with Rocket Lab Corp. for $8 billion. In intra-day trading, the stock climbed to a record high […]

Iridium Communications stock soars as Rocket Lab agrees to buy the company at a significant premium. But is there any further upside left in IRDM shares? Let’s find out!

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares gained 5% on Monday after the company announced an agreement to acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) in a transaction valued at approximately US$8 billion. Trading in Iridium shares was halted pending the announcement after the stock last traded at US$43.

The cash-and-stock deal gives Rocket Lab a global satellite network, licensed spectrum, and 2.55 million subscribers

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ARK Investment Management sold shares in Teradyne, Twist Bioscience, Iridium Communications, and Robinhood Markets, among other companies.