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SpaceX just filed a complaint at the FCC that ties regulatory pressure directly into Rocket Lab's share price through a deal structure few investors have fully mapped out.

SpaceX does not oppose the deal but said Iridium’s alleged anticompetitive conduct “hangs as a cloud” over it.

Farrar said AST may need telecom backing for a major spectrum deal and faces heavy competition from SpaceX.

The launch company keeps setting records, and its backlog has more than doubled. The valuation assumes a much bigger company -- one that needs a rocket that hasn't left the ground.

Iridium (IRDM) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Rocket Lab Corporation CEO Peter Beck said the company’s acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. would help the Space Exploration Technologies Corp. rival expand its satellite communications business. Peter Beck Backs Iridium Deal During an interview with CNN on Wednesday, Beck...

Washington just started writing checks specifically to prevent a Starlink monopoly in orbit, and five U.S.-listed stocks sit directly in the path of that money before the window closes.

Rocket Lab announced a dollar-for-dollar $1.94 billion at-the-market (ATM) equity distribution plan on Thursday. But is it worth buying RKLB shares today?

HSR period lapses as Rocket Lab moves to replace a $3.6 billion bridge facility

Dividend and bylaw moves put Iridium Communications in focus Iridium Communications (IRDM) has attracted fresh attention after its board declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share and approved amended bylaws featuring a new forum selection provision on August 10, 2026. See our latest analysis for Iridium Communications. The $49.65 share price sits on top of a strong run, with a 90 day share price return of 14.32% and a year to date share price return of 179.56%. The 1 year total shareholder...

Iridium Communications stock has surged 179.6% year to date, yet its valuation picture is mixed, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate pointing to meaningful upside while earnings-based multiples suggest the shares screen as expensive. Year to date, Iridium Communications has delivered a 179.6% return, which puts extra weight on whether the current price already reflects its long term prospects. The pending acquisition by Rocket Lab can support expectations for broader use of Iridium...

On Monday, Rocket Lab Corp. CEO Peter Beck said the company’s planned $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. is opening a new space-services opportunity — one that largely steers clear of the consumer broadband market dominated by Space Exploration...

Rocket Lab has agreed to acquire Iridium Communications (NasdaqGS: IRDM), aiming to combine Iridium’s satellite communications network with its own launch and satellite manufacturing operations. The planned deal is intended to expand Rocket Lab’s role beyond launch services into broader space applications using Iridium’s existing infrastructure. Both companies expect the transaction to reshape their positions in satellite services, with potential effects on how rivals compete for government...

Rocket Lab Corp. CEO Peter Beck called the company a "self-licking ice cream" while explaining how its planned acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. could reshape its space business. The comment came during Rocket Lab’s second-quarter earnings call Monday, when KeyBanc...

24/7 Wall St. Founder and Editor Doug McIntyre is joined by Lee Jackson to discuss SpaceX and Tesla and what stocks could be better buys. Lee suggests investors who are more interested in space plays look toward stocks like Rocket Labs and Iridium Communications. However, both express their admiration for Musk and call him the 'Einstein of our time.'

Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) posts 62% revenue growth to $234 million, secures over $1 billion in new contracts, and advances Neutron development toward a Q4 2026 pad delivery.

Investing.com -- Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) reported second quarter results that missed earnings expectations despite posting record revenue, with shares falling 1.6% in after-hours trading Monday.

Rocket Lab stock rose slightly ahead of its earnings report on Monday. Shares rallied 27% last week.

VSAT is nearing a key ViaSat-3 milestone as expanded satellite capacity targets aviation, maritime and government growth while commercialization remains crucial.

VSAT is advancing ViaSat-3, government contracts and mobility growth while commercialization and competitive risks keep the investment outlook balanced.

VSAT has rallied 21.4% in three months as ViaSat-3 progress and government wins strengthen its outlook despite commercialization and competitive risks.

IRDM's Aireon deal adds at least $100 million in annual service revenue, but new debt, integration demands and Rocket Lab uncertainty raise the stakes.

Iridium's 23.2% three-month rally draws on recurring service growth and expansion plans, but weaker earnings, valuation and deal risks cloud its outlook.

IRDM's recurring service base and new satellite platforms widen its growth runway, but weaker earnings, leverage and deal uncertainty raise the bar.

Peter Beck already loves this acquisition. Rocket Lab investors should be even happier.

The $266 million Space Force deal covers at least 12 suborbital launches, with the first set for later this year.

Iridium Communications (IRDM) is back in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results that showed higher revenue but lower net income, along with the commercial launch of its Iridium PNT ASIC for GPS protection. See our latest analysis for Iridium Communications. Iridium Communications' recent earnings and the PNT ASIC launch come after a sharp re rating, with a 23.05% 90 day share price return and 84.64% 1 year total shareholder return, although the 3 year total shareholder return is...

In July 2026, Iridium Communications reported second-quarter 2026 results showing revenue rising to US$225.24 million while net income and earnings per share declined year-on-year, and it confirmed that no additional shares were repurchased in the latest quarter under its existing buyback program. Iridium also launched the commercially available Iridium PNT ASIC, a compact anti-jamming and anti-spoofing chip that has already attracted interest from more than 150 organizations seeking more...

Rocket Lab won a U.S. Space Force contract to launch at least 12 satellites. Shares of Rocket Lab rose about 5% on Monday morning.

It's spending $8 billion in cash and stock on its latest acquisition.