This could eat into SpaceX's end-to-end space biz.
Add Axios as your preferred source to
see more of our stories on Google.
Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios
Rocket Lab on Monday said it's agreed to acquire Iridium Communications for $8 billion in cash and stock.
Why it matters: This could eat into SpaceX's end-to-end space biz, by combining Rocket Lab's launch and satellite manufacturing business with Iridium's satellite network.
Rocket Lab buys Iridium in $8 billion deal to take on SpaceX
Rocket Lab buys its way into the satellite big league with $8B Iridium deal
Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium Communications for $8B
Rocket Lab continues buying spree by acquiring satellite company Iridium | TechCrunch
Rocket Lab buys Iridium in $8 billion deal, to expand beyond launches - The Economic Times
Space launch provider Rocket Lab to buy satellite operator Iridium for $8B - SiliconANGLE
'The start of a new era': Rocket Lab buying satellite-communications company Iridium for $8 billion
Rocket Lab To Buy Satellite Comms Firm Iridium For $8bn | Silicon
Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium
Rocket Lab to acquire satellite firm Iridium
June 29 : Rocket Lab struck an $8 billion deal to acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications on Monday,…
SpaceX gains a vertically integrated rival as launch specialist adds global comms network
The deal will be the rocket manufacturer’s “shortcut” to enter the space applications market, CEO Peter Beck said. Accessing…
The all-stock deal values Iridium at $8 billion, and gives Rocket Lab even more firepower to compete against Amazon and SpaceX.
The deal accelerates a long-time push beyond launch services by adding an established satellite network, globally coordinated…
Space launch provider Rocket Lab to buy satellite operator Iridium for $8B - SiliconANGLE
