Viasat

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

$4.64B REVENUE FY26 5 SATS ON ORBIT $621.7M FED AWARDS 7,000 EMPLOYEES 1986 FOUNDED

What does Viasat do?

SITREP

Viasat is a publicly traded company active in satellite communications, ground segment & networks, and space defense systems. Based in Carlsbad, California, it was founded in 1986 by Mark Miller. It is led by CEO Mark Dankberg. It operates as a vertically integrated business spanning much of the space value chain. Its lineup includes the ViaSat-3 and Inmarsat Fleet Xpress components, the Satellite internet and Software & services services, and the Cybersecurity and G-MODMAN software. It has been awarded U.S. government contracts from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Commerce. It trades as NASDAQ: VSAT.

Status Operating
Listed NASDAQ: VSAT
HQ Carlsbad, California
Locations HQ Carlsbad, California Tempe, Arizona Duluth, Georgia Boston, Massachusetts North Sydney, AUS London, GBR

What has Viasat done recently?

ACTIVITY

How is Viasat performing?

PERFORMANCE
REVENUE SEC FY26
$4.64B +3% YOY -1% NET
FY22 $2.42B
FY23 $2.56B
FY24 $4.28B
FY25 $4.52B
FY26 $4.64B
FEDERAL AWARDS ALL CONTRACTS
$621.7M 100 AWARDS 5 AGENCIES
Defense $602.8M
Homeland Security $14.4M
Commerce $2.3M
Other $2.3M
FLIGHT OPS ALL LAUNCHES

What are Viasat's financials?

FINANCIALS VIEW ALL
$4.64B Revenue FY26
+3% Rev growth YoY
-1% Net margin
$621.7M Space fed-awards 5 agencies

What products does Viasat offer?

CATALOG

What regulatory licenses does Viasat hold?

LICENSES
FCC space station 2
INMARSAT 3F5 54 W.L S2949 INMARSAT 4F3 98 W.L. S2932

Who leads Viasat?

Mark Miller Co-Founder & CTO
Mark Dankberg Chairman & CEO
Gary Chase CFO
Keven Lippert President of Broadband Services & Chief Legal Officer
Richard Baldridge Vice Chairman & COO

Who is connected to Viasat?

NETWORK GRAPH
Kepler Communica… Telesat SES S.A. Astranis GalaxySpace Eutelsat Group Iridium Communic…

How is Viasat classified?

When was Viasat's profile last verified?

DATA & SOURCES
Company websitecompany profile, products, locations, press
SEC EDGARfinancial statements, filings, registry identifiersCIK 0000797721
USAspending.govfederal contract awards
GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat)satellites-on-orbit countGCAT VIA
SAM.govfederal vendor registration, UEI / CAGE / NAICSUEI HNR3MRC66M17 / CAGE 1Z6T5
FCC IBFSsatellite and space-station licenses
Industry pressnews coverage
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