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Rocket Lab is buying satellite communications firm Iridium in an $8 billion deal to compete with SpaceX
Rocket Lab is acquiring satellite communications firm Iridium in an $8 billion deal, gaining a global satellite network, licensed spectrum, and 2.55 million subscribers to compete with SpaceX.
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