Final Iridium satellites are orbited, completing constellation

The final five satellites in the Iridium constellation were launched by a Boeing Delta II rocket from Vandenberg AFB, Calif., on Sunday. The 15th launch in 12 months marks the quickest deployment of the largest number of satellites in history, according to Iridium LLC. The Delta lifted off at 2:16 p...

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