Viasat, a publicly owned company headquartered in the US, founded in 1986, employs approximately 6000 individuals, and reported $4.5B in revenue as of 2024. The company operates as a global communications provider specializing in satellite broadband and secure networking solutions for consumer, commercial, and government sectors. It operates a fleet of geostationary satellites to deliver internet connectivity to residential users in remote areas, in-flight Wi-Fi for commercial airlines, and maritime communication services. Additionally, Viasat provides cybersecurity services and tactical data links for defense applications, supporting communications for the U.S. government and international allies. Following its acquisition of Inmarsat, the firm has expanded its global footprint and technical infrastructure to offer a multi-band, multi-orbit network designed to support mobile and fixed-site connectivity worldwide.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1986

Headcount

5,993

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Publicly Owned

Deployments

12

News Summary:

On April 30, 2026, Viasat announced that its ViaSat-3 F3 satellite successfully deployed its solar arrays, achieving full operational power as it continues its journey to geostationary orbit, a significant milestone for expanding the company's global satellite communications capabilities. Earlier on the same day, Viasat’s Tactical Mission Fabric enabled real-time data flow across tactical systems by connecting sensors, communication systems, and cloud infrastructure through a unified software-defined layer, enhancing military data operations in complex environments. This follows Jetstar Airways’ selection of Viasat’s next-generation AMARA in-flight connectivity solution to equip its upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, supporting long-haul and ultra-long-haul missions as part of its cabin modernization program. Previously, on April 29, 2026, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy lifted Viasat’s third and final terabit-class broadband satellite into a transfer orbit, concluding a constellation program defining the giant geostationary satellite era.

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