Iridium Sentiment Dashboard

Description: Iridium Communications Inc. is a global satellite communications company that operates the only truly global mobile satellite network, consisting of 66 cross-linked LEO satellites. Founded in 2001 after the original Iridium system was rescued from bankruptcy, the company provides voice and data services to governments, businesses, and individuals in the most remote locations on Earth. Its services include satellite phones, broadband data (Iridium Certus), and IoT connectivity (Iridium CloudConnect). The network is unique for its polar coverage, making it essential for aviation, maritime, defense, and emergency response. Iridium also hosts the Aireon space-based ADS-B system for global air traffic surveillance. The company's NEXT constellation, completed in 2019, upgraded capacity and enabled new services. Iridium is publicly traded on NASDAQ under IRDM.

Established / Launched: 2001

Founder / Issuer: Iridium Communications Inc. (originally Motorola, then restructured)

Headquarters: McLean, Virginia, United States

Sector / Category: Telecommunications

Official website: https://www.iridium.com