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Viasat Inc
🇺🇸United StatesSatellite Broadband
VSATNASDAQSpace Revenue: ~$4B total revenue — majority space/satellite-derived
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Space Relevance
GEO broadband satellite operator — global in-flight and maritime connectivity
Competitive Position
GEO broadband model under pressure from Starlink LEO latency advantage. But Inmarsat acquisition provides critical maritime/aviation safety-of-life services. Government SATCOM contracts provide stable base. Key question: can GEO compete long-term with LEO mega-constellations?
Key Space Programs
ViaSat-3 constellation — 3 GEO high-throughput satellites (1 Tbps each)Inmarsat integration — acquired 2023, global maritime/aviation L-band + Ka-bandGovernment SATCOM — tactical and strategic military comms
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Recent Space News
ViaSat-3 Americas operational; EMEA satellite launched
2025