Rocket Lab and Iridium urge FCC to approve $8 billion merger

Rocket Lab and Iridium have urged the FCC to approve their proposed $8 billion merger, arguing that objections raised by SpaceX and Ligado concern pre-existing industry issues the deal would not exacerbate. The acquisition, agreed in June, is expected to close by mid-2027.

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