Iridium Equips 9603 Module with Enhanced Short Burst Data Capabilities for Government Users
Iridium Communications (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced a specialized U.S. government version of its Iridium® 9603 module featuring Enhanced Short Burst Data (ESBD) capabilities. The new module provides secure, low-latency messaging with increased payload capacity, designed specifically for the U.S. government and approved allies. This upgrade supports the Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) program, offering secure voice, broadcast, and PTT services to Department of Defense subscribers globally.
The ESBD version serves as a drop-in replacement for existing 9603 SBD modules, supporting applications from command and control to asset tracking. The module will be available to EMSS-approved manufacturers in July 2025. Iridium's low-Earth orbit network provides resilient L-band connectivity and global coverage, crucial for JADC2's PACE communications architecture.
Iridium Communications (NASDAQ: IRDM) ha annunciato una versione specializzata per il governo degli Stati Uniti del suo modulo Iridium® 9603 dotata di capacità Enhanced Short Burst Data (ESBD). Il nuovo modulo offre messaggistica sicura a bassa latenza con una maggiore capacità di payload, progettato specificamente per il governo statunitense e gli alleati approvati. Questo aggiornamento supporta il programma Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS), fornendo servizi sicuri di voce, trasmissione e PTT agli abbonati del Dipartimento della Difesa a livello globale.
La versione ESBD funge da sostituto diretto per i moduli SBD 9603 esistenti, supportando applicazioni che vanno dal comando e controllo al tracciamento degli asset. Il modulo sarà disponibile per i produttori approvati EMSS a partire da luglio 2025. La rete in orbita terrestre bassa di Iridium garantisce una connettività L-band resiliente e copertura globale, fondamentale per l'architettura di comunicazione PACE di JADC2.
Iridium Communications (NASDAQ: IRDM) ha anunciado una versión especializada para el gobierno de EE.UU. de su módulo Iridium® 9603 con capacidades de Enhanced Short Burst Data (ESBD). El nuevo módulo ofrece mensajería segura con baja latencia y mayor capacidad de carga útil, diseñado específicamente para el gobierno estadounidense y aliados aprobados. Esta actualización respalda el programa Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS), ofreciendo servicios seguros de voz, difusión y PTT a suscriptores del Departamento de Defensa a nivel mundial.
La versión ESBD funciona como un reemplazo directo para los módulos SBD 9603 existentes, apoyando aplicaciones desde comando y control hasta seguimiento de activos. El módulo estará disponible para fabricantes aprobados por EMSS en julio de 2025. La red en órbita terrestre baja de Iridium proporciona conectividad L-band resistente y cobertura global, crucial para la arquitectura de comunicaciones PACE de JADC2.
Iridium Communications (NASDAQ: IRDM)는 Enhanced Short Burst Data(ESBD) 기능을 갖춘 미국 정부 전용 Iridium® 9603 모듈을 발표했습니다. 새로운 모듈은 미국 정부 및 승인된 동맹국을 위해 설계된 보안성 높고 지연 시간이 짧은 메시징과 향상된 페이로드 용량을 제공합니다. 이 업그레이드는 Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) 프로그램을 지원하며, 전 세계 국방부 가입자에게 보안 음성, 방송 및 PTT 서비스를 제공합니다.
ESBD 버전은 기존 9603 SBD 모듈의 직접 교체용으로, 지휘 통제부터 자산 추적에 이르는 다양한 애플리케이션을 지원합니다. 이 모듈은 2025년 7월에 EMSS 승인 제조사에 제공될 예정입니다. Iridium의 저지구 궤도 네트워크는 강인한 L-밴드 연결성과 전 세계 커버리지를 제공하며, JADC2의 PACE 통신 아키텍처에 필수적입니다.
Iridium Communications (NASDAQ : IRDM) a annoncé une version spécialisée pour le gouvernement américain de son module Iridium® 9603 doté de capacités Enhanced Short Burst Data (ESBD). Ce nouveau module offre une messagerie sécurisée à faible latence avec une capacité de charge utile accrue, conçu spécifiquement pour le gouvernement des États-Unis et ses alliés approuvés. Cette mise à niveau soutient le programme Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS), offrant des services sécurisés de voix, diffusion et PTT aux abonnés du Département de la Défense dans le monde entier.
La version ESBD sert de remplacement direct aux modules SBD 9603 existants, supportant des applications allant du commandement et contrôle au suivi des actifs. Le module sera disponible pour les fabricants approuvés EMSS à partir de juillet 2025. Le réseau en orbite terrestre basse d'Iridium fournit une connectivité L-band résiliente et une couverture mondiale, essentielle pour l'architecture de communication PACE de JADC2.
Iridium Communications (NASDAQ: IRDM) hat eine spezialisierte US-Regierungsversion seines Iridium® 9603 Moduls mit Enhanced Short Burst Data (ESBD)-Fähigkeiten angekündigt. Das neue Modul bietet sichere, latenzarme Nachrichtenübermittlung mit erhöhter Nutzlastkapazität und ist speziell für die US-Regierung und genehmigte Verbündete konzipiert. Dieses Upgrade unterstützt das Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS)-Programm und bietet weltweit sichere Sprach-, Broadcast- und PTT-Dienste für Abonnenten des Verteidigungsministeriums.
Die ESBD-Version dient als direkter Ersatz für bestehende 9603 SBD-Module und unterstützt Anwendungen von Kommando und Kontrolle bis hin zur Asset-Verfolgung. Das Modul wird ab Juli 2025 für EMSS-zugelassene Hersteller verfügbar sein. Das Iridium-Netzwerk in niedriger Erdumlaufbahn bietet eine robuste L-Band-Konnektivität und globale Abdeckung, die für die PACE-Kommunikationsarchitektur von JADC2 entscheidend ist.
- Expanded government contract capabilities through Enhanced Short Burst Data (ESBD) service
- Increased payload capacity for mobile messaging
- Continuation of long-term Department of Defense partnership through EMSS program
- Product maintains drop-in compatibility with existing systems
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The ESBD version can act as a drop-in replacement for the existing Iridium 9603 Short Burst Data® (SBD®) module. Alongside Iridium's known reliability and resiliency, Iridium 9603 ESBD can deliver secure one- or two-way messaging with an increased payload capacity for mobile-originated (MO) and mobile-terminated (MT) messages. Example applications range from command and control (C2) and image data transfer to personnel and asset tracking.
"Iridium 9603 ESBD is a testament to Iridium's commitment to investing in secure, low-latency solutions that address threats in the changing global environment," said Scott Scheimreif, executive vice president, government programs, Iridium. "The new module offers end-to-end communication security for critical operations, helping ensure warfighters can exchange vital information with confidence — no matter the environment. This capability not only safeguards mission success but also reflects the Department of Defense's trust in Iridium's proven technology, network reliability, and operational excellence."
The upgraded module represents the latest innovation of Iridium to support the Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) program, a decades-long partnership that delivers truly global standard and secure voice, broadcast, PTT, and other services to an unlimited number of Department of Defense and DoD-approved subscribers anywhere on Earth. Iridium 9603 ESBD is targeted to be made available to EMSS-approved value-added manufacturers in July.
With its unique low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network, Iridium provides resilient L-band connectivity and unparalleled global coverage that does not encounter permanent line-of-sight blockages faced by geostationary (GEO) systems. This helps to ensure the delivery of mission-critical communications for the DoD and other federal agencies. Whether in high-risk combat zones or during inclement weather events, the Iridium network provides pole-to-pole satellite communications that keep users connected when it's needed most, making it critically important for the Joint All Domain Command and Control's (JADC2) Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency (PACE) communications architecture.
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Iridium® is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations, and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. In 2024, Iridium acquired Satelles and announced the Iridium Satellite Time and Location® service. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in
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