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Iridium CEO on How He Approached a Possible Sale of the Company, and Why Rocket Lab Is the Best Fit

In an exclusive interview, Iridium CEO Matt Desch explains why the company was never formally put up for sale, how the acquisition process unfolded and why Rocket Lab emerged as the ideal strategic partner to accelerate Iridium’s next phase of growth.

June 29, 2025
By: Peter B. de Selding

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