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NASA Selects Viasat for $4.82B Communications Upgrade

1/22/2025

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NASA has chosen Viasat, Inc. to enhance direct-to-Earth communications under a lucrative Near Space Network contract valued at $4.82 billion. This partnership will enable Viasat to deliver vital ground services for NASA missions. Meanwhile, the company has made strides by reducing its net loss to $138 million and launching a broadband service in Mexico, benefiting 150,000 people.

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NASA has chosen Viasat, Inc. to enhance direct-to-Earth communications under a lucrative Near Space Network contract valued at $4.82 billion. This partnership will enable Viasat to deliver vital ground services for NASA missions. Meanwhile, the company has made strides by reducing its net loss to $138 million and launching a broadband service in Mexico, benefiting 150,000 people.