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DARK SECRETS: Iridium | Vintage Vibes

My quiet obsession with satellites — and how they're ruining everything

From ruined photos to vanishing darkness, satellites are transforming the night sky — and not always for the better.

Space

Iridium Wins US Award To Protect 5G Networks With T-Mobile

Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ:IRDM) stock gained on Tuesday after it announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) selected it for an award under the Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (CPNT) Action Plan Rapid Phase Award II to expand the deployment of Iridium PNT services nationwide.

Benzinga

Iridium, Qualcomm Integrate Satellite Services Into Snapdragon Radios To Boost Global Connectivity For US Government, Allies

Satellite communications company Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) and Qualcomm Technologies have integrated Iridium data services into the Snapdragon Mission Tactical Radio, used by the U.S. government and approved allied partners.

Benzinga

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5 Space Stocks That Could Soar in the Next Decade

The commercial space industry is accelerating rapidly, with the global space economy projected to reach $1.8 trillion in the coming decade.

MarketBeat

The New Space Age Takes Off

From fast broadband to SOS texting, space has never been more embedded in peoples’ lives. The future is even more exciting for rockets, satellites and emerging space tech.

Kiplinger

Signal Boost: 2 Key Satellite Stocks Driving Industry Growth

Investing in satellite communication stocks presents unique opportunities for growth but requires careful consideration of diverse technologies.

MarketBeat

ProGrade Digital's latest CFexpress 4.0 cards are too fast for current cameras

New ultra-fast Type B and Type A cards are launching, but do we really need them?

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Performing evasive maneuvers increases satellites' collision risk down the road

Trying to avoid satellite collisions in orbit increases the risk of future collisions in the aftermath of each avoidance maneuver, researchers have round.

Space

Police launch probe against boat owner for use of banned satellite phone

Police in Kozhikode investigate suspicious use of banned satellite phone found in hands of fishing boat owner. Three persons contacted using handset identified for cross-checking. Union govt. banned use/possession of Thuraya-made iridium phones. Checking intensified to ensure no other boat owners/fishermen have similar sets. Surveillance strengthened as devices used by…

The Hindu

Android's answer to iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite is being shut down

Chip maker Qualcomm has announced its Snapdragon Satellite emergency and SMS comms feature will be wound down in December, seemingly after Android phone makers failed to implement the feature.

Tom’s Guide

SpaceX Prepared Two More Falcon With Starlink Satellites

Elon Musk‘s SpaceX readied two more Falcon 9 rockets on SpaceX launch pads on Friday, following a Starlink deployment.

Zenger

SpaceX aborts launch of Falcon 9 rocket carrying OneWeb, Iridium satellites (update)

SpaceX plans to launch its second mission in a span of seven hours on Friday morning (May 19), and you can watch the action live.

Space

Foo Fighter Chris Shiflett was using a Strymon Iridium pedal on his UK tour instead of an amp

It seems digital modelling is good enough for a Foo Fighter

MusicRadar

Is Canyon’s latest Neuron 6 the best value ‘play for price’ mountain bike available?

Playful pop, easy speed and excellent spec for price are the core values of Canyon’s new affordable alloy Neuron 6 all rounder

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Emergency satellite communication is coming to Android phones

Some Android handsets will soon enjoy the ability to send SOS messages without regular phone reception.

Reuters

Russia's anti-satellite threat tests laws of war in space

A Russian official's threat this week to "strike" Western satellites aiding Ukraine highlights an untested area of international law, raising concerns among space lawyers and industry executives about the safety of objects in orbit.

The Conversation

Starlink, Amazon and others are racing to fill the sky with bigger satellites to deliver mobile coverage everywhere on Earth

Elon Musk’s space tech company SpaceX is rapidly advancing towards its goal of establishing Starlink – a massive satellite network capable of providing high-speed broadband internet across the world.

Benzinga

Iridium Communications Clocks 15% Revenue Growth In Q1

Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ:IRDM) reported first-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 15% year-on-year to $168.2 million, beating the consensus of $157.2 million. Service revenue rose 9% Y/Y to $126.1 million. Revenue from equipment sales and engineering and support projects was $42.1 million. Commercial service revenue was $99.6 million, up 10% Y/Y. Commercial broadband revenue…

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Militant groups in Kashmir now have Iridium satellite phones, Wi-Fi-enabled thermal imagery tools

The devices help terrorists escape during security cordons especially during night time

Benzinga

Iridium Clocks 6% Revenue Growth In Q4 Backed By Subscriber Strength

Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ:IRDM) reported fourth-quarter FY21 revenue growth of 6% year-on-year to $155.9 million, beating the consensus of $152.1 million. Service revenue rose 8% Y/Y to $126.7 million. Revenue from equipment sales and engineering and support projects was $29.1 million. Commercial service revenue was $100.2 million, up 10% Y/Y. Commercial broadband revenue…

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