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Iridium Communications

McLean, United States

About Iridium Communications

Iridium Communications is a private company headquartered in McLean, United States, founded in 2001. It works in Communications & Connectivity and Satellites & Spacecraft. Space Atlas lists 6 sites in 2 countries.

Operates the only mobile satellite network spanning the entire globe — provides voice and data communications, broadband and IoT tracking for maritime, aviation, government and military customers.

Founded
2001

Sectors

HQ: McLean, United StatesIridium Punta Arenas Ground Station, ChileIridium Backup Gateway (Chandler), United StatesIridium SNOC — Leesburg, United StatesAireon, United StatesIridium Primary Gateway (Tempe), United States
  • McLean

    HQ

    1750 Tysons Blvd, Suite 1400, McLean, VA 22102, McLean, United States

  • Iridium Punta Arenas Ground Station

    Punta Arenas, Región de Magallanes (built with KSAT), Punta Arenas, Chile

  • Iridium Backup Gateway (Chandler)

    Chandler, Chandler, United States

  • Iridium SNOC — Leesburg

    1575 Eye Street, Leesburg, VA 20176, Leesburg, United States

  • Aireon

    8484 Westpark Drive, Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102, McLean, United States

    Website
  • Iridium Primary Gateway (Tempe)

    Tempe, Tempe, United States

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