California-based satellite operator Viasat says that its latest satellite, its much-delayed Viasat-3 F2 craft, is ready to ship to its launch site by the end of September, for launch by […]
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Viasat unveils HaloNet capability for near-Earth comms + beyond
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has unveiled their HaloNet™ portfolio, a modular set of capabilities with a next-generation connectivity architecture that unifies space and terrestrial connectivity into a cohesive service offering. […]
Es’hailSat provides Viasat Energy Services with expanded regional satellite connectivity
Es’hailSat, Qatar Satellite Company, announces Viasat Energy Services, a business unit of Viasat, Inc., has added satellite capacity on Es’hail-1 satellite located at the 25.5⁰ East hotspot and will use […]
Viasat suffers rejection by ITU
California-based satellite operator Viasat wanted to extend a deadline to Ka-band frequencies it holds at 28 degrees West. The frequencies, held by Viasat, were obtained via the Norwegian regulator. However, […]
SSC continues to transform acquisition of SATCOM capabilities—5 companies contracted
The United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) continues to transform the way satellite communications (SATCOM) capabilities are acquired. The Command has awarded a Protected Tactical Satellite Communications […]
Viasat to bring intelligent network maneuverability to DIA hybrid space architecture program
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has been selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to support the prototyping and demonstration of technologies for the next phase of its Hybrid Space Architecture […]
Viasat expands global IoT capabilities with IoT Nano
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) announced that its Enterprise business, part of the company’s Communication Services segment, launched its next generation IoT Nano connectivity service to deliver powerful, two-way messaging connectivity […]
Honeywell’s new high-speed SATCOM system achieves OTA connectivity
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has connected their new high-speed-inflight connectivity system, JetWave™ X, over the Viasat satellite network. With Honeywell’s JetWave X system, business jets owners and operators have access to […]
Viasat to enhance IFC for business jets on Hawaii routes
Viasat Inc. is reporting recent, successful test flights that connected the Global Aero Terminal (GAT) 5510 to a ViaSat-3 satellite for the first time. An initial five-hour flight from San […]
Forrester’s Digest: Viasat suffers satellite ‘hack’
California-based Viasat, which also owns London-based Inmarsat, says it was one of the victims in the “Salt Typhoon” hack against telecommunications providers. ‘Salt Typhoon’ is believed to be China-backed although […]