Iridium to Host Q3 09 Results Call

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc.
(Nasdaq:IRDM) will host a conference call on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 8:30
am Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the company's 3rd Quarter 2009 results. The
company will issue a 3rd Quarter 2009 earnings press release in advance of the
call on the morning of November 12, 2009. To participate in the teleconference,
callers can dial the toll free number 1-888-312-9852 (U.S. callers only) or
1-719-325-2166 (from outside the U.S.). For those unable to participate in the
live call, a replay of the call will be available toll free for seven days at
1-888-203-1112 (U.S. callers only) or at 1-719-457-0820 (callers outside the
U.S.). The passcode for the replay is 6619884. To help ensure the conference
begins in a timely manner, please dial in five minutes prior to the scheduled
start time.

About Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Communications Inc. (www.iridium.com) is the only mobile satellite
service (MSS) company offering coverage over the entire globe. The Iridium
constellation of low-earth orbiting (LEO) cross-linked satellites provides
critical voice and data services for areas not served by terrestrial
communication networks. Iridium serves commercial markets through a worldwide
network of hundreds of distributors and provides services to the U.S. Department
of Defense (DoD), and other U.S. and international government agencies. The
company's customers represent a broad spectrum of industry, including maritime,
aeronautical, government/defense, public safety, utilities, oil/gas, mining,
forestry, heavy equipment and transportation. Iridium has launched a major
development program for its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium
NEXT. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., U.S.A. and trades on NASDAQ
Global Market under the ticker symbols IRDM (common stock), IRDMW ($7.00
warrants), IRDMZ ($11.50 warrants) and IRDMU (units).

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