Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Aireon LLC, operator of the world's only space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) air traffic surveillance system. 

Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a provider of launch and space systems and Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium. Rocket Lab will acquire all the outstanding shares of Iridium common stock for US$ 54 per share in a cash and stock transaction. This represents an enterprise value for Iridium of approximately US$ 8 billion.

Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), a mission-critical solutions company focused on defense, space, healthcare and other strategic critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with Crown Capital Partners Inc. to acquire Galaxy Broadband Communications.

Amazon, Iridium, Telesat and Globalstar announced the formation of a new trade association representing the non-geostationary (NGSO) satellite economy: the SpaceConnect Association. 

IBC2026 is set to bring the global media, entertainment and technology community together at the RAI Amsterdam from 11–14 September, enabling industry players from more than 170 countries to collaborate, network, learn and translate innovation into practical solutions, real-world outcomes and business opportunities – creating moments that matter.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell most of its Satellite and Space Communications (“S&S”) segment to Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), and become a focused public safety technology company. The Transaction was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both Comtech and Gilat.

XipLink Inc. today announced nearly (20%) year-on-year revenue growth, fueled by the global adoption of its Advanced Satellite SD-WAN solution and the accelerating uptake of its XipNet cloud service. The company’s continued financial momentum reflects increasing demand from enterprises and service providers seeking reliable, high-performance connectivity across remote, hybrid, and bandwidth-constrained environments, as well as a growing preference for cloud-delivered networking solutions.

Marconi Technologies today officially launched as a standalone, Canadian majority-owned, and veteran-run dual-use communications technology company, unveiling its brand before an audience of approximately 300 employees, senior government officials, industry partners, and international allies during a press conference held at its Montreal headquarters. This announcement marks the culmination of a transaction in which a Canadian investor group led by Louis Vachon, former CEO of National Bank, acquired the Tactical Communications division of Ultra I&C from Cobham Ultra.

Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a  provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aireon LLC, operator of the world’s only space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) air traffic surveillance system. The acquisition of Aireon is a defining step in Iridium’s strategy to provide the foundational architecture for global aviation safety, bringing space-based surveillance, safety communications, PNT, and operational data together on a single network according to the company. 

Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR), a space technology, infrastructure, and services company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd. and Goonhilly USA Inc. (dba COMSAT). The acquisition, which will include the Goonhilly Lunar and Deep Space Communications, Commercial Satcom, and Defense and Security divisions, significantly expands global ground station resources and capacity on Intuitive Machines’ integrated space-to-ground network.