Rocket Lab acquires satellite leader Iridium for $8B

This $8B acquisition is a massive strategic pivot that elevates Rocket Lab from a launch provider to an end-to-end space telecommunications titan.

• –Rocket Lab immediately captures Iridium's lucrative recurring revenue streams ($871.7M in 2025), significantly boosting profitability and cash flow.
• –The deal gives Rocket Lab a commanding foothold in direct-to-device (D2D), IoT, and safety-critical satellite connectivity markets.
• –In-house launch capabilities will drastically reduce costs and ensure guaranteed orbital access for replenishing and deploying Iridium's future constellations.
• –The merger creates a formidable U.S. defense partner capable of delivering highly resilient, next-generation capabilities directly to the warfighter.