Iridium Communications Inc., a publicly owned American company founded in 2000 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, employs approximately 940 people. The company operates a global satellite communication network consisting of 80 satellites, with 66 active and 14 in-orbit spares. This network provides voice and data communication services worldwide through various devices, including handheld satellite phones, satellite messengers, integrated transceivers, and, in some cases, conventional mobile phones. The system's near-polar orbit and inter-satellite links enable continuous global coverage.
