# Aireon

Type: Company

Source: Space & Defense Intelligence Brief — https://getspacebrief.com/entity/aireon
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## Timeline

- **2027**: Deal Expected to Close (mid-2027) — The acquisition is projected to close in mid-2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
- **2026-06-29**: Rocket Lab Announces Acquisition of Iridium — Rocket Lab announces a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium for $54 per share in cash and stock, valuing the deal at approximately $8 billion.
- **2026-05**: Iridium Acquires Full Control of Aireon — Iridium purchases the remaining 61% stake in aviation tracking service Aireon for $367 million, consolidating ownership.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Rocket Lab's $8B Iridium Buy: End-to-End Space Superpower Secures Rare L-Band
2026-06-29 12:23:44 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Rocket Lab's $8 billion acquisition of Iridium merges launch and satellite manufacturing with a global L-band constellation, creating an integrated space platform. The deal secures irreplicable spectrum and aviation PNT services, reshaping the defense and telecom landscape by 2027.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/rocket-lab-iridium-8b-acquisition-space-vertical-integration

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