Iridium targets Dec. 30 launch date for ‘Next’ constellation

Iridium Communications is targeting Dec. 30 for the eighth and final Iridium Next launch, which would complete the new constellation of satellites supporting space-based tracking of aircraft and flight deck broadband connectivity. Iridium and rocket manufacturer SpaceX completed the seventh launch...

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