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Viasat

OPERATING 5,001-10,000 EMPLOYEES PUBLIC COMPANY

Operates a global multi-orbit satellite network providing broadband, narrowband, and secure communications for commercial aviation, maritime, enterprise, and defense markets

ABOUT

Viasat operates a global multi-orbit satellite communications network spanning geostationary and low Earth orbit constellations, providing broadband, narrowband, and secure networking services. The fleet includes the ViaSat-3 ultra-high-capacity Ka-band constellation and the Inmarsat satellite fleet acquired in 2023, adding L-band and S-band capabilities.

The company serves commercial aviation with in-flight connectivity, maritime operators through Inmarsat Fleet Xpress, and enterprise customers through satellite IoT and managed communications. Its defense division provides Link 16 tactical data links, network encryption, cybersecurity solutions, and secure satellite communications for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied governments. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Viasat trades on NASDAQ under the ticker VSAT and reported approximately $4.5 billion in annual revenue for fiscal year 2025.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES
AI-powered real-time analytics platform for energy sector operational risk management
Managed Ka-band and L-band maritime connectivity service
Tactical data link system for military communications and situational awareness
Bonded multi-orbit maritime connectivity solution combining GEO Ka-band, LEO, LTE, and L-band
Ultra-high-capacity Ka-band geostationary satellite constellation for broadband services
Next-generation in-flight connectivity platform for commercial aviation
Ka-band satellite broadband service for homes and small businesses
FEDERAL CONTRACTS 6
$476.5M 2018-2026 DEFENSE
Advanced Multiband Satellite Services for global communication networks.
$84.0M 2016-2018 DEFENSE
Sustainment services for the AMSS IIA contract
$40.6M 2020-2021 DEFENSE
Ground vehicular transceivers for the Blue Force Tracking 2 (BFT2) system.
$39.7M 2020-2026 DEFENSE
Naval senior leadership communication for aircraft via satellite services.
$34.3M 2022-2023 DEFENSE
BFT2 Ground Vehicular Transceivers
$30.5M 2017-2022 DEFENSE
Global network services
via usaspending.gov
LOCATIONS
Carlsbad, California HQ
Tempe, Arizona
Duluth, Georgia
Boston, Massachusetts
North Sydney, AUS
London, GBR
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OVERVIEW
Founded 1986
HQ Carlsbad, California
Type Public Company
FINANCIALS
Ticker VSAT
Exchange NASDAQ
Revenue $4.5B
LEADERSHIP
Mark Dankberg
Chairman & CEO
Richard Baldridge
Vice Chairman & COO
Gary Chase
CFO
Mark Miller
Co-Founder & CTO
Keven Lippert
President of Broadband Services & Chief Legal Officer
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