Rocket Lab, Iridium receive US antitrust approval, file with US FCC
( August 13, 2026, 12:30 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Rocket Lab and Iridium saw the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act waiting period related to their merger expire at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 12, according to a release from the companies. The waiting period expiration gives the deal antitrust approval in the US, but the companies require approval from the US Federal Communications Commission to transfer control of Iridium’s licenses to Rocket Lab. The companies filed an application with the FCC on Aug. 10, the release said.See full release below....
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