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Viasat secures $153 million U.S. Army contract to modernize ‘Blue Force Tracker’ network

The Blue Force Tracker is a military system that helps soldiers and commanders know where friendly forces are located on the battlefield in real-time

by Sandra Erwin September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Viasat shares soar on government and aviation growth

by Jason Rainbow August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Viasat developing small satellite constellation management service

by Jason Rainbow August 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Amazon gears up for NASA satellite data relay demonstration

by Jason Rainbow July 18, 2024July 18, 2024

Illustration of TDRS-13, the final sat- ellite in NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) constellation, which has provided crucial connectivity for govern- ment users like the ISS and the U.S. De- partment of Defense for decades. NASA is transitioning to commercial alternatives to meet future data relay needs.

From the Magazine

The Space Relayers: NASA’s latest bet on the private sector is starting to take shape

by Jason Rainbow July 5, 2024July 17, 2024

Viasat to supply satellite terminals for Spain’s maritime surveillance aircraft

by Sandra Erwin June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Northrop Grumman delivers Arctic broadband satellites ahead of scheduled July launch

by Sandra Erwin June 21, 2024June 21, 2024

Space Force taps four firms for laser network project

by Sandra Erwin June 17, 2024June 17, 2024

Viasat seeking LEO capacity for all mobile broadband services

by Jason Rainbow May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Viasat taps OneWeb to provide multi-orbit maritime broadband

by Jason Rainbow May 20, 2024May 20, 2024