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Eccentric Orbits
Eccentric Orbits: The Iridium Story | John Bloom
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In the early 1990s, Motorola, the legendary American technology company developed a revolutionary satellite system called Iridium that promised to be its crowning achievement. Light years ahead of anything previously put into space, (…more)
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An absolutely fascinating listen. I‘m not sure I would have the stomach to run a business if this is what it‘s like. 🛰

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WanderingBookaneer
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I might get this in audiobook.

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An educational read. The first half was history of satellites, cellphones and Motorola. Very interesting, best part of the book. The second half takes place in the last two decades and is the story of Iridium after it launched. It felt a little too long to me.

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