SPACE INDEX
RGNext logo RGNext Joint venture providing range services for missile testing, space launches, and aeronautical evaluations at U.S. vs Viasat Operates a global multi-orbit satellite network providing broadband, narrowband, and secure communications for commercial aviation, maritime, enterprise, and defense markets Viasat logo
HEAD-TO-HEAD1 shared sector
RGNext Viasat
Founded 2018 1986
Headquarters Melbourne, Florida Carlsbad, California
Type private public
Status operating operating
Employees 400 7,000
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Spaceports & Range Services, Space Cybersecurity, Space Defense Systems Satellite Communications, Ground Segment & Networks, Space Defense Systems
Products listed 0 107
Federal contracts 1 ($1.97B) 25 ($1.03B)
Launches
Leaders listed Mark Dankberg, Richard Baldridge, Gary Chase
News mentions 0 6
SHARED SECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED
01

How do RGNext and Viasat compare?

Both companies work in Space Defense Systems. RGNext was founded in 2018 and Viasat in 1986.
02

Which is larger, RGNext or Viasat?

Viasat reports the larger workforce, with 7,000 employees versus 400.
03

Which has more US federal contracts, RGNext or Viasat?

RGNext has been awarded more, with $1.97B across 1 awards.

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