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66-satellite LEO constellation providing global voice + data + IoT. Major DoD customer via Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) Gateway $738M contract. Second-source PNT for GPS-denied environments.
Iridium Communications (IRDM) is a Communication Services company. 66-satellite LEO constellation providing global voice + data + IoT. Major DoD customer via Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) Gateway $738M contract. Second-source PNT for GPS-denied environments. It was founded in 2001, is headquartered in McLean, VA and employs about 700 people.
As of 2026-Q1, Iridium Communications's revenue breaks down across Service (72%), Engineering and Support Services (19%), Subscription and Circulation (9%). See the revenue-by-segment chart for the full mix.
Track Iridium Communications's quarterly and annual revenue, gross and net margins, and EPS in the interactive charts on this page. Data last updated August 19, 2026.
Sterling groups Iridium Communications in the Defense sector, alongside Lockheed Martin (LMT), RTX Corporation (RTX), Northrop Grumman (NOC), General Dynamics (GD), Boeing Defense (BA) and L3Harris Technologies (LHX). Sterling also tracks it in the Space sector.
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