As the end of its launch campaign for the Iridium NEXT constellation nears, Iridium Communications CEO Matt Desch has reflected upon the past and future uses of the global satellite telecommunications networks in Low Earth Orbit. Among the greatest successes of the constellation was its aid last year in both the initial and long-term recoveries on Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
More so, Mr. Desch elaborated – from Iridium’s standpoint – on Elon Musk’s announced plan to use the new Iridium NEXT constellation during Falcon 9 Stage 2 recovery efforts.