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Viasat Shifts Focus to Military Spacecraft, Stock Soars

10/18/2025

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Viasat, Inc. is expanding from satellite broadband to a spacecraft builder for the U.S. military.
Viasat is developing a dual-band satellite for the Space Force’s Protected Tactical Satcom-Global program.
This shift follows Viasat's acquisition of Inmarsat, expanding its fleet and government-market focus.
Viasat plans to join the Maneuverable Geosynchronous Orbit program for small, adaptable satellites.
Viasat's stock has risen nearly 9% recently on investor sentiment and demonstrations.

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Story summary

Viasat, Inc. is expanding from satellite broadband to a spacecraft builder for the U.S. military.
Viasat is developing a dual-band satellite for the Space Force’s Protected Tactical Satcom-Global program.
This shift follows Viasat's acquisition of Inmarsat, expanding its fleet and government-market focus.
Viasat plans to join the Maneuverable Geosynchronous Orbit program for small, adaptable satellites.
Viasat's stock has risen nearly 9% recently on investor sentiment and demonstrations.