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September 07, 2010 07:00 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Norbulk Installs Iridium OpenPort(R) Across Fleet of Managed Ships in Move to Control Communication Costs

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 7, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) announces that Norbulk Shipping is installing Iridium OpenPort® high-speed satellite communication systems...
August 09, 2010 16:05 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Reports Strong Growth in the Second Quarter and Raises All Elements of Guidance for 2010

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 9, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. The following reflects the results of...
August 04, 2010 16:23 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Receives Commitments for $1.8 Billion Credit Facility for Construction of Iridium NEXT

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) announced today that it has received in excess of $1.8 billion of commitments from a syndicate of preeminent...
July 28, 2010 07:00 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Announces Release Date for Q2 2010 Results

MCLEAN, Va., July 28, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) will host a conference call on Monday, August 9, 2010 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's...
July 21, 2010 17:00 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Extends Long-Term Relationship With Boeing for Satellite Network Operations and Support

MCLEAN, Va., July 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) announced that it has entered into two comprehensive, long-term agreements with The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA)...
June 22, 2010 07:00 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Expands Reach With South African License

MCLEAN, Va. and JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) announces the establishment of "Iridium South Africa," under which Iridium has...
June 16, 2010 06:15 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium and SpaceX Sign Major Commercial Launch Contract

MCLEAN, Va. and HAWTHORNE, Calif., June 16, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) and Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) are pleased to announce that the Falcon 9...
June 09, 2010 07:00 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Introduces New Features for Its Latest Global Satellite Phone

MCLEAN, Va., June 9, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM), the only provider of real global, mobile and reliable satellite phones, announces important new features for...
June 08, 2010 07:00 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Phoenix Reederei Achieves Significant Cost Savings In Monthly Satcoms Expenses Using Iridium OpenPort(R)

MCLEAN, Va., June 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- German ship manager Phoenix Reederei reports that its average monthly satellite expenses have dropped more than €1,000 per ship since installing...
June 03, 2010 16:30 ET | Source: Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium CEO to Speak at RBC 2010 Technology, Media & Communications Conference in New York

MCLEAN, Va., June 3, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM), the only provider of truly global voice and data mobile satellite services, announces that Matt Desch, chief...