EMS Technologies (NASDAQ: ELMG) reached an agreement to provide L-band communications hardware for Iridium’s new constellation of low-earth orbiting cross-linked satellites, Iridium NEXT.
“Iridium has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with EMS as a technology partner and reseller of Iridium to its aviation customers. We’re pleased to extend that relationship with their selection by Thales Alenia Space as the FSM supplier for our next-generation satellites, ” Iridium CEO Matt Desch said. “We value their innovative approaches and look forward to their continued collaborative efforts toward new and exciting applications around our network, both today, and with Iridium NEXT.”
