Viasat is an American communications company that acts as a global broadband services and technology provider. They design, integrate, and deliver secure, high-performance satellite and wireless services and satcom systems. Viasat is involved in projects with NASA and ESA, providing communications networks, ground segment support, and direct-to-earth connectivity. The company's partners include Telespazio, ATLAS Space Operations, and Space42. Keywords associated with Viasat are: satellite communications, broadband, antennas, ground stations, and direct-to-device connectivity.
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Viasat received a subcontract under Lockheed Martin’s prime contract to provide engineering support, terminal hardware, and structural integration data for the NOAA aircraft.
Viasat’s HSA platform is designed to support real-time transmission of scientific and operational data gathered during hurricane and tropical cyclone reconnaissance missions.
The NOAA award is the first formal line-fit integration of Viasat’s Hybrid SATCOM Approach, or HSA, on the C-130J.
Viasat established a total prize pool of 1,150,000 Indian Rupees for the Space for Good India Challenge 2026.
The contract falls under Viasat’s Communication Services segment.
AST SpaceMobile, Amazon’s LEO system, Telesat’s Lightspeed system, and Viasat’s joint venture with Abu Dhabi’s Space42 are satellite-to-cellular competitors mentioned as part of the shifting communications landscape.
Viasat is providing engineering support, terminal hardware, and structural integration data for the NOAA C-130J program.
Lockheed Martin selected Viasat to provide high-bandwidth satellite communications technology for NOAA’s next-generation fleet of C-130J Hercules "Hurricane Hunter" aircraft.
Viasat is supporting the initial delivery of two specially modified C-130J aircraft under a subcontract through its Communication Services segment.
The NOAA C-130J program is the first formal line-fit integration of Viasat’s Hybrid SATCOM Approach technology onto the C-130J platform.
The NOAA C-130J configuration integrates an ARINC 791/792-compliant antenna baseplate with Viasat’s Ku/Ka broadband antenna system.
ViaSat-3 F3 launched on a Falcon Heavy in April 2026.
Viasat has four HummingSats on order from Swissto12.
Viasat is the undisclosed customer for Swissto12’s seventh small-GEO satellite.
The Viasat KA-SAT incident in February 2022 demonstrated that the ground segment of a satellite system can be attacked at scale.
The 2GHz mobile satellite service frequencies are currently held by Viasat/Inmarsat and EchoStar.
The EU executive plans to extend the current licences held by Viasat/Inmarsat and EchoStar for two more years from their planned expiry in May 2027.
Viasat uses the 2GHz band for its hybrid satellite-cellular European Aviation Network, which provides in-flight broadband across Europe.
Viasat Inc. plans to make partner announcements for its Equatys joint venture with Space42.
Viasat Inc. will seek a European Union extension of its European Aviation Network.