Iridium Communications Acquires Satelles

Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium Communications

September 24, 2026

Telecommunications

Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium Communications in a merger in which Iridium stockholders are to receive $27.00 in cash plus Rocket Lab shares for each Iridium share, for a stated notional value of $54.00 per share. Iridium stockholders approved the merger, but the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions and is expected to be completed by mid-2027.

Iridium Communications to Acquire Aireon LLC

May 14, 2026

Telecommunications

Iridium Communications has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aireon LLC, operator of the world’s only space-based ADS-B air traffic surveillance system. Iridium will purchase the remaining 61% of Aireon for approximately $366.7 million and assume about $155 million of Aireon’s debt, with the deal targeted to close in early July 2026.

SES S.A. Acquires Intelsat S.A. for $3.1 Billion

July 17, 2025

Telecommunications

SES S.A. agreed to buy Intelsat S.A. by purchasing 100% of the equity of Intelsat Holdings S.a.r.l. for $3.1 billion, creating a more robust multi-orbit satellite operator. SES later completed the acquisition, integrating the companies into a strengthened global satellite operator with an expanded GEO/MEO fleet and broader connectivity solutions.

ETL Systems Acquires IRT Technologies

February 14, 2025

Telecommunications

ETL Systems has acquired Canadian satellite-communications manufacturer IRT Technologies to broaden its RF amplifier and uplink/downlink product portfolio. The acquisition preserves IRT’s Canadian facility and is intended to strengthen ETL’s technical capabilities and North American go-to-market presence for broadcasting, telecom and defence customers.

Network Innovations Acquires Infosat Communications from Telesat

September 1, 2024

Telecommunications

Network Innovations has acquired Infosat Communications, a satellite services business formerly owned by Telesat Corporation, with the first closing of the sale occurring on September 1, 2024. The acquisition adds Infosat’s remote connectivity expertise (including maritime and enterprise services) to Network Innovations’ global technology integration capabilities and will be closed in phases pending regulatory approvals.

Gilat Satellite Networks Acquires Stellar Blu Solutions

June 17, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Gilat Satellite Networks has acquired Stellar Blu Solutions, a U.S.-based provider of next-generation ESA-based SATCOM terminals for in-flight connectivity. Gilat paid $98 million at closing with up to $147 million of additional contingent cash payments tied to post-closing milestones; the deal strengthens Gilat's capabilities and market position in the commercial and business aviation IFC market.