Viasat

Viasat operates a global satellite network across geostationary and non-geostationary orbits, providing high-speed broadband and narrowband communications. The company's fleet includes the ViaSat-3 ultra-high-capacity constellation and the Inmarsat fleet acquired in 2023, utilizing Ka-band, L-band, and S-band frequencies. Viasat develops and manufactures its own satellite systems and ground infrastructure, including tactical gateways, network encryption, and software-defined platforms. It also provides the Iris satellite-based air traffic management system in collaboration with the European Space Agency to optimize flight paths and maritime connectivity.

The company operates through two primary reportable segments: Communication Services and Defense and Advanced Technologies. The Communication Services segment serves commercial aviation, maritime, and residential broadband markets, while the Defense and Advanced Technologies segment provides Link 16 tactical data links, cybersecurity solutions, and secure communications for the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Viasat is also developing a direct-to-device L-band constellation to enable smartphone connectivity without specialized ground hardware. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Viasat is a public company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker VSAT.