News: Viasat
Headlines from space publications, linked back to the original articles
- Viasat Acquisition Of Inmarsat Receives Provisional Approval From UK The Launch Pad · 1 Mar 2023 Viasat's acquisition of Inmarsat has been provisionally approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK, and is now subject to a public consultation.
- UK provisionally clears Viasat’s Inmarsat acquisition SpaceNews · 1 Mar 2023 The U.K. provisionally cleared Viasat’s plan to buy London-based Inmarsat March 1 after finding the deal would not substantially reduce competition for providing Wi-Fi on planes.
- Europe opens full-scale investigation into Viasat’s Inmarsat acquisition SpaceNews · 14 Feb 2023 Viasat’s plan to buy Inmarsat faces more delays after Europe launched an in-depth probe Feb. 13 into whether it would reduce competition for providing Wi-Fi on planes.
- Microsoft and Viasat partner to expand global connectivity access SpaceNews · 14 Dec 2022 Microsoft said Dec. 14 it is partnering with satellite operator Viasat to find solutions for bringing internet access to 10 million unserved and underserved people within three years.
- Viasat wins $325 million U.S. Special Operations Command contract SpaceNews · 22 Nov 2022 The U.S. Special Operations Command awarded Viasat a $325 million contract to provide communications equipment and networking services over the next five years.
- ViaSat-3’s Falcon Heavy launch slips into early 2023 SpaceNews · 8 Nov 2022 Viasat said Nov. 8 its first ViaSat-3 broadband satellite will not be ready to launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket this year.
- Inmarsat sale clears Australia’s foreign investment watchdog SpaceNews · 18 Oct 2022 Viasat said Oct. 18 it got the nod from Australia’s foreign investment regulator to take over Inmarsat, although the deal remains subject to regulatory approvals elsewhere.
- Viasat’s Inmarsat takeover faces delay as UK expands merger review SpaceNews · 14 Oct 2022 The U.K launched an in-depth probe Oct. 14 that will likely delay Viasat’s plan to buy Inmarsat, following concerns it could harm competition in the fledgling inflight connectivity market.
- UK competition watchdog has concerns about Viasat’s Inmarsat takeover SpaceNews · 6 Oct 2022 Viasat’s $7.3 billion Inmarsat takeover could lead to more expensive and poorer quality Wi-Fi for plane passengers, the U.K.’s competition watchdog said Oct. 6 as it prepared to launch a full-scale probe of the deal.
- Viasat sells tactical data communications business to L3Harris for $1.96 billion SpaceNews · 3 Oct 2022 L3Harris Technologies has agreed to acquire Viasat’s tactical data link business for $1.96 billion, the companies announced Oct. 3.
- First ViaSat-3 enters environmental testing SpaceNews · 29 Sep 2022 Viasat said Sept. 29 its inaugural ViaSat-3 satellite has started environmental tests after being put into flight configuration for the first time.
- Viasat’s Inmarsat acquisition clears UK national security review SpaceNews · 16 Sep 2022 Viasat took a step closer to buying London-based Inmarsat Sept. 16 after the British government ruled it poses no risk to the U.K.’s national security.
- ESA selects Viasat for multi-orbit satellite communications study SpaceNews · 26 Jul 2022 Viasat said July 26 it has been selected to study multi-orbit satellite networks for the European Space Agency.
- Second ViaSat-3 payload arrives in California for integration SpaceNews · 13 Jul 2022 The payload for Viasat’s second ViaSat-3 broadband satellite has arrived in California to be integrated with a Boeing chassis, the operator said July 13.
- Viasat shareholders approve Inmarsat acquisition SpaceNews · 22 Jun 2022 Viasat said June 21 that its shareholders voted to approve its $7.3 billion plan to acquire British satellite operator Inmarsat.
- ‘Mounting evidence’ shows need for Starlink Gen 2 environmental review, says Viasat SpaceNews · 2 May 2022 Evidence is mounting of a need to perform an environmental review before approving SpaceX’s plans to add nearly 30,000 satellites to its Starlink constellation, satellite broadband competitor Viasat told the FCC May 2.
- Viasat to begin integration of long-delayed Link 16 military communications satellite SpaceNews · 21 Apr 2022 The Link 16 spacecraft, funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory, has been delayed due to late delivery of the Blue Canyon satellite bus
- Cyber warfare gets real for satellite operators SpaceNews · 20 Mar 2022 The U.S. government on March 17 advised satellite operators to put their guard up in the wake of a cyberattack that disrupted internet services in Europe provided by Viasat’s KA-SAT.
- Viasat adds polar coverage to ground station-as-a-service business SpaceNews · 9 Feb 2022 Viasat plans to deploy an antenna in Sweden in April to give its ground station-as-a-service business polar coverage for the first time, the California-based satellite operator said Feb. 9.
- Lack of critical skilled workers delays first ViaSat-3 launch to late summer SpaceNews · 4 Feb 2022 A shortage of skilled workers has pushed the launch of the first ViaSat-3 broadband satellite from the first half of 2022 to “late summer,” Viasat said Feb. 3 as the pandemic continues to disrupt the industry’s supply ch...
- First ViaSat-3 pushing through pandemic challenges for 2022 launch SpaceNews · 29 Dec 2021 The first ViaSat-3 broadband satellite is on track to launch in the first half of 2022 despite ongoing pandemic-related challenges, according to Viasat’s recently appointed chief operating officer Kevin Harkenrider.
- Viasat-Inmarsat deal remains on track SpaceNews · 14 Dec 2021 Viasat’s acquisition of Inmarsat is moving ahead, company executives said, despite ongoing work to secure approval from the British government as well as a drop in share price that has cut a billion dollars from the valu...
- Viasat buying Inmarsat in $7.3 billion deal SpaceNews · 8 Nov 2021 Viasat has agreed to buy British satellite fleet operator Inmarsat in a $7.3 billion deal to expand its broadband network globally in multiple orbits and spectrum bands.
- Returning airline traffic boosts Viasat and Intelsat financials SpaceNews · 5 Aug 2021 The recovering in-flight connectivity (IFC) market is providing lift for satellite operators Viasat and Intelsat, which said their financial results got a boost from passengers returning to the skies.
- Court denies Viasat attempt to halt Starlink launches pending legal action SpaceNews · 23 Jul 2021 A federal appeals court denied a motion from satellite operator Viasat to stop SpaceX from enlarging its Starlink megaconstellation.
- Viasat wants FCC to review Starlink’s government funding SpaceNews · 1 Jun 2021 Satellite operator Viasat is stepping up efforts to stop Starlink’s growing constellation, taking aim at the nearly $900 million of rural broadband subsidies that SpaceX won in December.
- ViaSat asks FCC to halt SpaceX Starlink launches because it can’t compete Teslarati · 25 May 2021 Under the hollow pretense of concern for the environment, Starlink satellite internet competitor ViaSat has asked the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to...
- Viasat asks FCC to halt Starlink launches while it seeks court ruling SpaceNews · 25 May 2021 Satellite operator Viasat is asking the FCC to stop SpaceX from launching more Starlink satellites as it heads to court to compel a thorough environmental review of the rapidly growing megaconstellation.
- Viasat names new leader for its government business SpaceNews · 25 May 2021 Viasat announced May 24 it has named Craig Miller to lead the company’s government business.
- Former NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine joins Viasat’s board SpaceNews · 1 Apr 2021 Jim Bridenstine has joined satellite operator Viasat’s board of directors in his second corporate role since stepping down as NASA’s administrator.
- Air Force enlists Viasat to help integrate commercial and military satellite networks SpaceNews · 15 Mar 2021 AFRL will work with Viasat to figure out ways to integrate commercial satcom with government-owned satellites so
- Viasat’s strategy evolves with changing market conditions SpaceNews · 5 Feb 2021 Viasat’s business strategy will evolve as low Earth orbit satellite constellations and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunities Fund provide options for broadband service.
- Viasat receives $50 million Air Force contract to develop space technology SpaceNews · 2 Feb 2021 Viasat on Feb. 2 received a $50.8 million contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop a broad range of space systems.
- Delta Air Lines adds Viasat in-flight connectivity service SpaceNews · 5 Jan 2021 Delta Air Lines announced plans Jan. 5 to rely on Viasat to provide in-flight Ka-band connectivity for passengers flying in more than 300 of the carrier’s mainline narrow-body aircraft.
- Viasat asks FCC to perform environmental review of Starlink SpaceNews · 28 Dec 2020
- Viasat announces agreement to acquire RigNet SpaceNews · 21 Dec 2020 Viasat Inc. announced an agreement Dec. 21 to acquire Houston-based communications firm RigNet Inc. in an all-stock transaction with a value of approximately $222 million based on Viasat’s current share price and RigNet'...
- Survey: Despite interest in commercial satcom, U.S. military favors legacy systems SpaceNews · 10 Dec 2020 A survey of military organizations funded by ViaSat reveals that many don’t have access to modern communications technology despite growing availability of commercial satellite services.
- Viasat claims KA-SAT as Eutelsat joint venture winds down SpaceNews · 19 Nov 2020
- Baldridge replaces Dankberg as Viasat CEO SpaceNews · 5 Nov 2020 Mark Dankberg, Viasat founder, chairman and CEO moved into the newly created role of executive chairman Nov. 3 as Rick Baldridge, Viasat’s former chief operating officer, became Viasat’s new CEO while retaining his role...
- SpaceX, Hughes and Viasat qualify to bid for $20.4 billion in FCC rural broadband subsidies SpaceNews · 13 Oct 2020