The United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded contracts to CACI, General Atomics, and Viasat to continue development of space laser communication terminal prototypes in Phase 2 […]
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Viasat’s JetXP business aviation in-flight connectivity service hits new milestone
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global provider in satellite communications, announces that JetXP, its next-generation business aviation connectivity service, has been selected by more than 400 customers since becoming commercially […]
Forrester’s Digest: Etihad showcases Airbus A321LR with Viasat WiFi
Middle East airline Etihad has showcased is new passenger layout on its Airbus A321LR fleet, enthusiastically described by the airline as being “beautiful” and noting that Viasat will provide “superfast, […]
Viasat demos 1st of its kind D2H SATCOM tech in Brazil
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has successfully performed the first successful direct-to-handset (D2H) communication test using direct-to-device (D2D) technology in L-band in Brazil. The groundbreaking demonstration showcased two smartphones connecting directly via […]
American Airlines and AT&T to provide complimentary inflight Wi-Fi
American Airlines and AT&T — two American companies who connect customers will go to new heights, offering complimentary inflight Wi-Fi1 across more than two million American flights a year, beginning […]
Ligado details bankruptcy exit plan
Ligado Networks entered Chapter 11 in January. It has now presented its exit plan to the Delaware Bankruptcy Court. A key portion of the exit scheme is an agreement with […]
Viasat’s contract with ATLAS Space Operations to provide NASA with mission-critical support
ATLAS Space Operations has been contracted by Viasat, Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, to help provide mission-critical support to ongoing and future NASA missions. As one of four […]
Forrester’s Digest: Viasat extends Starlux Airlines IFC
Starlux, based in Taipei, Taiwan, has extended its contract with Viasat and launched and enhanced service with Viasat’s high performance in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution, marking an expanded relationship for the […]
Viasat selected for $4.8 billion ceiling NASA Near Space Network services contract
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has been selected by NASA to support the agency’s direct-to-Earth (DTE) capabilities via the Near Space Network (NSN) Services contract, part of a five-year multi-award indefinite […]
BNP Paribas Bank: Key debates for satellite sector in 2025
Investment bank BNP Paribas, in a major study of Europe’s media and media-related activity, has also looked at the wider satellite sector. Analyst Sami Kassab said that satellite operators’ shares […]