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Rocket Lab is buying Iridium’s satellite network for $8 billion to take on SpaceX
Rocket Lab, the space company best known for its small satellite launcher Electron, has announced plans to acquire Iridium Communications for $8 billion. The deal will combine Rocket Lab's launch services and spacecraft manufacturing with…
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