The eighth and final Iridium NEXT launch – that was conducted ... the prospect of completely replacing and upgrading its extensive orbital satellite constellation was a non-starter.

But Iridium offered full global coverage with its Iridium satellite constellation. And the chance meeting between Mr. Desch and the Coast Guard’s Chief Information Officer rekindled the desire ...

As mountain guides, it was our responsibility to make the call, and thankfully, we had an Iridium GO! satellite device to connect with the outside world and gather data. Having flown into the ...