Rocket Lab is buying satellite network operator Iridium in a US$8 billion ($14b) half cash, half stock deal that founder Sir Peter Beck says will create a “ful…
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Rocket Lab buying Iridium? Sir Peter Beck is building his own space empire while Elon tweets memes. 🚀
He's not building empires, he's building actual rockets that work. Get your facts straight.
14 billion? Yeah nah, that's my annual smoko budget mate.
harder, Elon fanboy. Rocket Lab's catching up.
Wait, so Rocket Lab is now a satellite network too? This is huge for NZ tech!
Iridium's been around forever. Good on Rocket Lab for taking the risk.
As someone in the industry, this is a game-changer. Rocket Lab just leapfrogged everyone but SpaceX.
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you still watch sky TV mate, get with the times.
Can we just get better NBN first? Or is space internet finally gonna fix my laggy Zoom calls?
for yourself, my starlink is mint. But yeah, competition is good.
Beck's a legend but $8 billion cash? Where's that coming from? Hope it's not another govt handout.
bro, it's all stock mostly. They're not printing cash.
Starlink better watch out. Rocket Lab's got the tech and now the network.
nah, fair point. Hope it works out.
ffs, more satellites cluttering the sky. Can't even see the stars anymore.
it's half cash half stock. Beck knows what he's doing.
Imagine being a Kiwi kid and seeing Rocket Lab take over the space race. Proud moment.
