Iridium plans Jan. 8 launch to complete Next constellation

Iridium Communications has set Jan. 8 for the eighth and final launch of its second-generation Iridium Next satellites , a milestone intended to deliver new global tracking and safety-certified communications services for the aviation industry. The launch by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg...

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