viasat

6+ articles

AI ATLAS Space Operations Alaska Satellite Facility Artemis Program Blue Origin

Jeff Bezos Launches New Glenn Rocket to Mars, Challenging SpaceX's Dominance!

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket marks a milestone in space exploration by successfully launching Mars-bound missions and achieving its first stage landing on a droneship. This mission places Jeff Bezos in direct competition with Elon Musk's SpaceX as both strive for Mars exploration dominance.

Nov 14

Jeff Bezos Launches New Glenn Rocket to Mars, Challenging SpaceX's Dominance!

Blue Origin's Next Leap: New Glenn Ready for Mars Mission with ESCAPADE

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is gearing up for its much-anticipated second launch, highlighting its first interplanetary venture into Mars with NASA's ESCAPADE mission. This milestone will see the New Glenn carrying two spacecraft aimed at studying Mars' magnetosphere, marking a pivotal move in shared space exploration goals with NASA and UC Berkeley. With aims to recover and reuse its booster, Blue Origin also plans to carry out a technology demonstration for Viasat. Beyond this mission, the company proposes a revolutionary Mars Telecommunications Orbiter to bolster Mars' communication capabilities, showcasing a broader ambition in Mars exploration.

Aug 18

Blue Origin's Next Leap: New Glenn Ready for Mars Mission with ESCAPADE

Deutsche Bank Elevates Viasat's Stock to New Heights Amid Stellar Satellite Prospects!

Deutsche Bank upgrades Viasat's stock to a buy rating, setting a price target of $15. This decision is fueled by Viasat's promising asset monetization strategies and the successful deployment of ViaSat-3 satellites, which aim to rival Elon Musk's Starlink.

Mar 24

Deutsche Bank Elevates Viasat's Stock to New Heights Amid Stellar Satellite Prospects!

Viasat Wins $4.82 Billion Contract to Revolutionize NASA's Near Space Network

Viasat secures a ten-year, $4.82 billion deal with NASA to enhance Near Space Network communications. With this landmark contract, Viasat will utilize AI, their Real-Time Earth network, and collaboration with ATLAS Space Operations and Alaska Satellite Facility to provide superior ground support and direct-to-Earth communication services, replacing legacy systems.

Jan 26

Viasat Wins $4.82 Billion Contract to Revolutionize NASA's Near Space Network

NASA Launches a $4.82 Billion Cosmic Network Expansion

NASA is set to expand its Near Space Network (NSN), awarding $4.82 billion in contracts to four companies to develop communication and navigation capabilities up to 1.2 million miles from Earth. Spanning from February 2025 through September 2029, with potential extension until 2034, the initiative aims to support missions like Artemis and improve direct-to-Earth communications. Find out how Intuitive Machines, Kongsberg Satellite Services, SSC Space, and Viasat are leading this cosmic enhancement!

Jan 6

NASA Launches a $4.82 Billion Cosmic Network Expansion

NASA's Near Space Network Soars with New Commercial Partnerships

NASA is teaming up with four commercial companies to supercharge its Near Space Network capabilities, in a move worth up to $4.82 billion. With heavyweights Intuitive Machines, Kongsberg Satellite Services, SSC Space U.S. Inc., and Viasat, Inc. onboard, the space giant aims to alleviate dependence on the Deep Space Network and ensure more reliable communications for cislunar missions. This expansion is set to revolutionize lunar exploration by offering dedicated communication capabilities for future missions.

Jan 3

NASA's Near Space Network Soars with New Commercial Partnerships