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Top EU court rejects European Aviation Network challenge, but legal action continues
Inmarsat’s competitors have vowed to continue pursuing legal action to block its hybrid satellite and cellular European Aviation Network (EAN), after the European Union’s highest court rejected their challenge.
Satellite operators weigh strategies to compete against growing Starlink network
As SpaceX continues to expand its Starlink network, established satellite operators are figuring out strategies to remain competitive.
Former NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine joins Viasat’s board
Jim Bridenstine has joined satellite operator Viasat’s board of directors in his second corporate role since stepping down as NASA’s administrator.
Satellite veterans warn of space SPAC downside
The frenzy of activity swirling around SPACs is pushing space into a new era of risk-taking, according to two satellite industry veterans.
Air Force enlists Viasat to help integrate commercial and military satellite networks
AFRL will work with Viasat to figure out ways to integrate commercial satcom with government-owned satellites so they all operate as a seamless network.
Viasat’s strategy evolves with changing market conditions
Viasat’s business strategy will evolve as low Earth orbit satellite constellations and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Digital Opportunities Fund provide options for broadband service.
Viasat receives $50 million Air Force contract to develop space technology
Viasat on Feb. 2 received a $50.8 million contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop a broad range of space systems.
Delta Air Lines adds Viasat in-flight connectivity service
Delta Air Lines announced plans Jan. 5 to rely on Viasat to provide in-flight Ka-band connectivity for passengers flying in more than 300 of the carrier’s mainline narrow-body aircraft.
Viasat asks FCC to perform environmental review of Starlink
Viasat has petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to perform an environmental review of SpaceX’s Starlink broadband constellation, arguing that the satellite system poses environmental hazards in space and on Earth.
Viasat announces agreement to acquire RigNet
Viasat Inc. announced an agreement Dec. 21 to acquire Houston-based communications firm RigNet Inc. in an all-stock transaction with a value of approximately $222 million based on Viasat’s current share price and RigNet's debt.
Survey: Despite interest in commercial satcom, U.S. military favors legacy systems
A survey of military organizations funded by ViaSat reveals that many don’t have access to modern communications technology despite growing availability of commercial satellite services.
Viasat claims KA-SAT as Eutelsat joint venture winds down
SAN FRANCISCO — Viasat announced plans Nov. 19 to purchase the remaining assets of the European joint venture it established with Eutelsat Communications for 140 million euros ($166 million), including the KA-SAT broadband satellite.
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Satellite operators boast of resilient businesses during pandemic
Commercial communications satellite operators say their businesses have been doing well this year despite, or even because of, the pandemic, but those companies may face longer-term threats that could lead to consolidation.
Baldridge replaces Dankberg as Viasat CEO
Mark Dankberg, Viasat founder, chairman and CEO moved into the newly created role of executive chairman Nov. 3 as Rick Baldridge, Viasat’s former chief operating officer, became Viasat’s new CEO while retaining his role as president.
SpaceX, Hughes and Viasat qualify to bid for $20.4 billion in FCC rural broadband subsidies
SpaceX, Hughes Network Systems and Viasat are eligible to compete for a share of the $20.4 billion in broadband subsidies the FCC plans to dole out under the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund starting later this month.
