Iridium
Satellite LLC is a provider of global mobile satellite
voice and data solutions with complete coverage of the
earth (including oceans, airways and Polar Regions).
Through a constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting
(LEO) satellites operated by The Boeing Company, Iridium
delivers communications services to and from remote
areas where no other form of communication is available.
The service is ideally suited for industries such as
maritime, aviation, government/military,
emergency/humanitarian services, mining, forestry, oil &
gas and heavy construction. Iridium currently
provides service to the U.S. Department of Defense under
a multi-year contract. |