'The start of a new era': Rocket Lab buying satellite-communications company Iridium for $8 billion

California-based launch company Rocket Lab has inked a landmark $8 billion deal to acquire long-time satellite communications giant Iridium.

Source: [Space.com](https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/the-start-of-a-new-era-rocket-lab-buying-satellite-communications-company-iridium-for-usd8-billion)