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Iridium shareholders approve Rocket Lab acquisition
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Fusion42 · 30 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Iridium Communications shareholders have approved the acquisition of the company by Rocket Lab.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 2 sources have reported it between 25 Sep 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium signals growing consolidation in space communications. If you supply related satellite or space tech components, anticipate new partnership and supply chain shifts this quarter.
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2 sources · first reported 25 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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