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Viasat and Partners Launch Lunar Communications Revolution by 2028

7/19/2025

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Viasat, Inc. is teaming up with UK space pioneers SSTL and MDA Space to launch Moonlight, a groundbreaking lunar communications satellite system. Set to debut by 2028, this ambitious project promises to revolutionize navigation and communication for lunar missions, paving the way for a thriving lunar economy and boosting job creation, as highlighted by the UK Space Agency.

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Viasat, Inc. is teaming up with UK space pioneers SSTL and MDA Space to launch Moonlight, a groundbreaking lunar communications satellite system. Set to debut by 2028, this ambitious project promises to revolutionize navigation and communication for lunar missions, paving the way for a thriving lunar economy and boosting job creation, as highlighted by the UK Space Agency.