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Viasat

Global satellite communications and connectivity provider

viasat.com

Headquarters: Carlsbad, United States
Founded year: 1986
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 6,500–10,000
Industry: Wireless Telecommunications Services

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Latest news about Viasat

In short: Viasat expanded ViaSat-3 service across the Americas and Asia-Pacific, won US government contracts, and formed a $1B direct-to-device venture.

Company announcements

Yesterday Viasat

Viasat launches Maxwell spacecraft for NASA communications project

Viasat advances its $81 million NASA CSP demonstration with a successful SpaceX launch. On-orbit testing begins through March 2027 to validate LEO connectivity.

September 17 Viasat

Viasat activates ViaSat-3 F2 satellite expanding Americas capacity

This milestone completes the constellation, tripling global bandwidth and enhancing high-speed connectivity for aviation, maritime, and government sectors.

August 17 Viasat

Viasat selects Rocket Lab to build GEO satellite

Viasat awards a contract to Rocket Lab for the mini-GEO satellite bus supporting the U.S. Space Force's Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global program.

July 16 Viasat

Viasat demonstrates integrated satellite voice calls in BMW vehicles

It partners with BMW Group to showcase first-in-vehicle NTN voice integration using Qualcomm and Cubic3 tech at the 5G Automotive Association Meeting Week.

Media coverage

October 14 Reuters

Viasat, Space42 commit up to $1 billion to direct-to-device venture

California-based Viasat and UAE satellite operator Space42 said on Monday they had agreed to establish Equatys, a direct-to-device ‌platform aimed at connecting smartphones and other...

September 20 Satellite Today

Viasat Awarded $42M Task Order Under Marine Corp Managed Services Contract - Via Satellite

Viasat has received a $42 million task order under its contract to provide managed satcom services to the U.S. Marine Corps. Viasat has a background...

September 18 Yahoo Finance

Viasat (VSAT) Adds Satellite Capacity. Can it Generate More Cash?

Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) announced on September 17, 2026, that ViaSat-3 F2 had entered service across the Americas. Designed to deliver more than one terabit per...

August 5 Satellite Today

Viasat Previews ViaSat-3 Satellites Entering Service in Q1 Results - Via Satellite

Viasat reported essentially flat revenue of $1.2 billion in the first quarter of its 2027 fiscal year, reporting financial results on Tuesday. The...

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