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Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) announced on September 17, 2026, that ViaSat-3 F2 had entered service across the Americas. Designed to deliver more than one terabit per second of capacity, the satellite completes the three-satellite ViaSat-3 constellation. Management said the completed deployment has tripled bandwidth available across the global fleet, following F3’s service entry in Asia-Pacific in […]
Rocket Lab Stock Surges as Defense Deals and Iridium Funding Fuel Momentum
Viasat has delivered a powerful share price run in recent years, and the stock now trades in a very different place to where it was three years ago. With that kind of move on the screen, the key issue for you is whether the company’s cash flows can support where the valuation sits today. Viasat has gained 197.1% over the past 3 years, which puts a lot of weight on the idea that its future cash generation can justify such a reset in expectations. The new Equatys venture with Space42, backed...
VSAT's Equatys venture could unlock new D2D revenue, broaden its market and improve capital efficiency through shared satellite infrastructure.
Viasat and Space42 will commit up to $1 billion to Equatys, a new venture designed to build shared satellite and ground infrastructure for direct-to-device connectivity.
Viasat (VSAT) and UAE-based Space42 have entered a binding agreement to form Equatys, a shared satel
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Viasat and UAE-based Space42 said on Monday they signed an agreement to establish Equatys, a platform that aims to connect smartphones and other devices directly to satellites, and
The past six months have been a windfall for Viasat’s shareholders. The company’s stock price has jumped 55.9%, hitting $72.20 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Caleres (NYSE:CAL) reported second-quarter adjusted earnings above its expectations, as growth in its brand portfolio and margin expansion offset weaker sales at Famous Footwear. President and CEO Jay Schmidt described 2026 as a “build back year” focused on restoring earnings power, integrating Stua
RKLB expands its military space communication role through new SDN contracts, supporting secure optical links and future satellite network opportunities.
ViaSat (VSAT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
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Earlier in August 2026, Viasat announced it had selected Rocket Lab to supply a Lightning-GEO satellite bus for a Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global mini-GEO mission, while Rocket Lab was also onboarded to the US Space Force’s NITE-STAR IDIQ, a space test and training program with a US$981 million contract ceiling. These awards, alongside a full-flight Neutron launch contract with Kepler Communications, highlight how Rocket Lab’s vertically integrated space systems are being pulled into...
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings. However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
On August 17, satellite communications giant Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) selected launch and space systems provider Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) to build the spacecraft bus for the U.S. Space Force’s Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program. Under the initial “Swarm 1” production award, a $218.8 million prime contract won by Viasat in May, Rocket Lab will supply […]
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Rocket Lab (NasdaqGS:RKLB) secured a prime position on the US Space Force NITE-STAR IDIQ contract, giving it eligibility to compete for task orders in a nearly US$1b advanced space test infrastructure program. The company was also selected by Viasat to build a secure mini-GEO satellite bus for the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global military communications constellation. Both awards expand Rocket Lab's role in US defense and space operations and create the potential for substantial multi-year...
Washington just started writing checks specifically to prevent a Starlink monopoly in orbit, and five U.S.-listed stocks sit directly in the path of that money before the window closes.
Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) expects rising complexity in optical networking, co-packaged optics and aerospace applications to expand the company’s testing and measurement opportunities, executives said during the Rosenblatt Age of AI Technology conference. President and CEO Oleg Khaykin said data
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let’s have a look at Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) and its peers.
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) has chosen Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) to provide the satellite bus for a spacecraft being developed under the U.
Business services providers use their specialized expertise to help enterprises streamline operations and cut costs. Furthermore, the demand for their offerings is rising as more clients outsource non-core functions, a trend that has enabled the industry to return 24.9% over the past six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 was up 13.1%.
Elon Musk just told SpaceX employees that Starlink could one day carry 90% of all internet traffic, and the implications for competitors, consumers, and pricing power are far more alarming than the headline suggests.
Earlier this month, Viasat, Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$1,156.54 million versus US$1,171.05 million a year earlier, with net loss narrowing to US$51.74 million and diluted loss per share from continuing operations improving to US$0.38 from US$0.43. Management reaffirmed mid-single-digit revenue growth guidance for fiscal 2027 while highlighting continued weakness in commercial services and contrasting strength in Defense and Advanced Technology...
Viasat’s second quarter results disappointed the market, with revenue falling short of Wall Street expectations and shares declining following the announcement. Management attributed the underperformance to ongoing challenges in certain commercial services, including continued declines in fixed broadband subscribers and slower-than-expected maritime installations. CEO Mark Dankberg emphasized that growth within the Defense and Advanced Technology (DAT) segment, particularly new contract awards a
Elon Musk just outlined a satellite network so vast it could carry 90% of all internet traffic, and the gap between that vision and what public investors can actually buy tells a complicated story about who wins and who gets squeezed out.
Defense awards surged 22% while satellite capacity expansion nears service entry.
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AST SpaceMobile is expanding satellite-to-smartphone services across Europe, testing with major operators and deploying new satellites to boost coverage.
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