Iridium cries uncle in last chapter of satellite debacle

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Last-minute bidders may save Iridium
Several bidders submit offers for Iridium in a last-ditch effort by the satellite-based mobile phone company to save itself.

Iridium satellites may go down in flames
The company is on the verge of a spectacular business flameout--literally set to burn up billions of dollars' worth of Earth-orbiting assets.

Iridium customers told service may end
Motorola notifies customers of the satellite telephone system it bankrolled that service would end March 17 unless a buyer comes forward.

McCaw won't invest in satellite phone firm
update The cellular phone industry magnate and billionaire will not invest in Iridium, possibly dashing the company's hopes of a rescue.

McCaw offers to invest $75 million in struggling Iridium
The beleaguered company could receive nearly $75 million in interim funding from a group of investors led by cellular pioneer Craig McCaw.