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Iridium Satellite LLC

Mobile satellite communications services

Dan Colussy
Company Details
Location: Bethesda, MD
Founders: Dan Colussy, 76
Website: www.iridium.com

Year Started: December 2000
Initial Investment: $25M

Turned a Profit: 2005
First Million: 2000

2002 Sales: $68.6M
2006 Sales: $212.4M

Number of Employees:
Day 1: 42
2006: 111
2007: 128*

* Projected by 2008
Company Background
Dan Colussy began Iridium Satellite in 2000. As the sole provider of true global satellite voice and data solutions, Iridium provides service to the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as thousands of maritime, aviation and enterprise organizations, delivering essential communication services to and from remote areas where no other form of communication is available. The company designs, builds and sells its services, products and solutions through a worldwide network of more than 150 partners.
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