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Rocket Lab, Iridium receive US antitrust green light, await FCC approval

13 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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13 August 2026

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Defense Tech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Rocket Lab and Iridium have received U.S. antitrust approval for their proposed merger and are now awaiting final approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a narrow window before the FCC's final decision on this aerospace deal, which could reshape competitive dynamics in satellite communications. Position yourself now to leverage potential gaps or new partnerships the merger might create.

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