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What do you get when you combine a cross-country cycling race and raising money for charity? The answer, of course, is a whole lot of awesome. You got just that in the 2017 Race Across America, a solo and team cycling race spanning over 3000 miles from Oceanside, CA to Annapolis MD. The race took place between June 13th and 23rd, with the team riders beginning on the 17th. 

It's that time of year again! Today officially marks the start of the 2017 Hurricane Season. Hurricanes have the potential to knock out power, cell coverage, and cause much more damage. As always, the number one way to deal with a potential storm is to be prepared.

Typically satellite network launches have been marred by delays; this is not the case for Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM). In an unusual turn of events, Iridium has announced that the second launch for its Iridium NEXT satellite constellation has been moved up. The new target launch date is June 25th, 2017 at 1:24:59 PM PDT. 

This week we are exhibiting at the 31st Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference at the West Palm Beach Convention Center. The GHC is the nation's pre-eminent conference focused on hurricane planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation

Summer is quickly approaching, which means its time to check your gear and make sure you are ready to bask in the sunshine.  In this issue you will read about how to test your satellite phone and top up your minutes.  We will also introduce you to our new...