Iridium Satellite LLC (http://www.iridium.com/) is the only mobile satellite services (MSS) company offering gap-free, pole-to-pole coverage over the entire globe. Iridium's constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO), cross-linked satellites (and multiple in-orbit spares) provides critical voice and data services for areas not served by other communication networks. Iridium has been steadily growing subscribers at a double-digit annual rate since 2004, driven by increasing demand for reliable, secure, global communications. Iridium serves commercial markets through a worldwide network of more than 175 distributors, and also 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, which will enable satellite-based innovations beyond communications. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md. and is privately held. 
SOURCE: Iridium Satellite LLC
CONTACT:  Liz DeCastro of Iridium Satellite LLC, +1-301-571-6257,
liz.decastro@iridium.com, or Bonnie Lieb of Sage Agency, +1-703-421-1905,
bonnie@sageagency.com, for Iridium Satellite LLC
Web Site:  http://www.iridium.com/
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