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Viasat, Inc. is developing a new space-based encryption solution to support data security for the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command.
Viasat cryptographic solutions deliver a flexible, multi-function design that supports multiple security functions via ground and space devices.
Viasat was selected for the encryption program during its 2024 fiscal year.
Viasat will develop a high speed, multi-channel, certified Ground Operating Equipment (GOE) for use in testing future communications payloads and terminals.
Viasat’s space-to-ground encryption solution will deliver an End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) designed with prelaunch and on-orbit functionality.
The space-to-ground encryption solution will include the development of space-qualified encryption hardware and leverage Viasat’s certified terrestrial encryption equipment for the ground system test terminal.
Viasat’s encryption team will build a next-generation cryptography solution for satellite applications under a multi-year development award.
Viasat and Space42 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in March to explore how to secure a significant share of the growing direct-to-device market.
The joint venture created between Viasat and Space42 is named Equatys.
Viasat and UAE-based Space42 have launched a joint venture to expand their direct-to-device services and build out a 100+ MHz network across 160 markets.
In February 2022, a cyber attack on the American telecommunications company Viasat affected Ukraine and German energy infrastructure.
Es’hailSat partnered with Viasat Energy Services to enhance satellite connectivity across the Middle East and North Africa.
The partnership with Viasat adds capacity on the Es’hail-1 satellite to provide high-speed VSAT services.
Russia disrupted satellite communications provided by Viasat's KA-SAT satellite by hacking ground routers, not the satellite itself.
Switzerland’s Swissto12 aims to deploy its first small geostationary satellites in 2026 after winning four orders in total from Viasat and Intelsat.
Under the DIU ORIENT project award, Viasat will provide a Multi-Domain Uncrewed Secure Integrated Communications (MUSIC) architecture with software-defined networking as the network component to enable seamless and resilient connectivity of autonomous systems using multi-transport pathways.
In October 2024, Viasat’s team worked with OUSD R&E to demonstrate MUSIC’s application in connecting autonomous maritime systems during the Autonomous Warrior 24 exercise in Australia.
On 2024-12-18, Viasat was selected by the Defense Innovation Unit to deliver networking capability in support of the Replicator initiative to provide highly resilient command and control connectivity across unmanned systems.
Viasat completed the divestiture of its Energy Services System Integration (SI) business to MAG Capital Partners on 2024-12-18.
Messages were successfully sent over two of Viasat’s highly reliable L-band satellites that orbit above Asia.