BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) will host a conference call on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 8:30 am Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the company's 3rd Quarter 2009 results. The company will issue a 3rd Quarter 2009 earnings press release in advance of the call on the morning of November 12, 2009. To participate in the teleconference, callers can dial the toll free number 1-888-312-9852 (U.S. callers only) or 1-719-325-2166 (from outside the U.S.). For those unable to participate in the live call, a replay of the call will be available toll free for seven days at 1-888-203-1112 (U.S. callers only) or at 1-719-457-0820 (callers outside the U.S.). The passcode for the replay is 6619884. To help ensure the conference begins in a timely manner, please dial in five minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

About Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Communications Inc. (www.iridium.com) is the only mobile satellite service (MSS) company offering coverage over the entire globe. The Iridium constellation of low-earth orbiting (LEO) cross-linked satellites provides critical voice and data services for areas not served by terrestrial communication networks. Iridium serves commercial markets through a worldwide network of hundreds of distributors and provides services to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and other U.S. and international government agencies. The company's customers represent a broad spectrum of industry, including maritime, aeronautical, government/defense, public safety, utilities, oil/gas, mining, forestry, heavy equipment and transportation. Iridium has launched a major development program for its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., U.S.A. and trades on NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbols IRDM (common stock), IRDMW ($7.00 warrants), IRDMZ ($11.50 warrants) and IRDMU (units).

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