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  • Executive Spotlight: Interview With Matt Desch, CEO of Iridium - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Executive Spotlight: Interview With Matt Desch, CEO of Iridium

    ExecutiveBiz talked with Matt Desch, chief executive officer, and a four-time Wash100 winner, about Iridium’s May 22nd satellite launch, their partnership with SpaceX and where he sees the company’s path ahead. “Over the years, we’ve gone public and renewed ourselves to the point that we’re not just surviving anymore; we’re thriving.” ExecutiveBiz: You’ve been chief […] More

  • Iridium Satellites Host Aireon's Space-Based Air Traffic Surveillance Tech - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Iridium Satellites Host Aireon’s Space-Based Air Traffic Surveillance Tech

    Iridium Communications‘ fifth set of NEXT satellites that launched Friday includes Aireon-built global air traffic surveillance technology payloads. Aireon said Friday its Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast system is designed to provide aircraft tracking coverage with a 15-minute update interval and help airlines test aircraft tracking systems via space-based ADS-B. The International Civil Aviation Organization and European Aviation Safety […] More