Why did Rocket Lab decide to acquire Iridium?
Replied byPeter Beck
Founder, President & CEO at Rocket Lab
Niche: Technology
Revenue: Approx. 78 Million USD/month
Location: Long Beach, California, US
Started: 2006
The acquisition completes Rocket Lab's long-term strategy of becoming a fully integrated space company by adding satellite communications alongside launch services and spacecraft manufacturing.
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