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Viasat Leads ESA's Lunar Communications Network by 2030

3/26/2025

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Viasat is set to spearhead the lunar communications segment of ESA’s Moonlight Program, teaming up with Telespazio and other European firms. This groundbreaking initiative will create a lunar orbiting network to boost navigation and communication for Moon missions, with initial services launching by 2028 and full deployment anticipated by 2030.

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Story summary

Viasat is set to spearhead the lunar communications segment of ESA’s Moonlight Program, teaming up with Telespazio and other European firms. This groundbreaking initiative will create a lunar orbiting network to boost navigation and communication for Moon missions, with initial services launching by 2028 and full deployment anticipated by 2030.