Antenna Systems

Korea Aerospace Research Institute Purchases 7.3m Antenna for Remote Sensing and Telemetry

Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Duluth, GA – ViaSat Inc. will provide a 7.3 meter antenna system to the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) of Daejeon, South Korea for receiving satellite imagery (remote sensing) and satellite Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C). ViaSat Antenna Systems will install one 7.3 meter antenna system at the KARI headquarters site in Daejeon with a ViaSat dual-band feed for X-band data reception and S-band monitor and control. KARI will use the antenna system to support the on-going development of the KOMPSAT (Korean Multi-purpose Satellite) series of satellites.

KOMPSAT satellites carry electro-optical cameras (EOC), ocean scanning multi-spectral imagers (OSMI) and space physics sensors (SPS). The EOC provides cartography images for creating maps of the Korean territory. OSMI is a worldwide ocean color monitoring program for the study of biological oceanography. And the SPS mission is to characterize the low altitude, high-energy particle environment for studying the effects of environmental radiation on microelectronics.

For Antenna Systems product information, contact Phil Lancaster, +34 952 485016.

About Korea Aerospace Research Institute
Established in 1989, the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) has been devoted to fulfilling its role as the leading national aerospace R&D institute in Korea. R&D activities at KARI include the development of cutting edge technology aircraft and the development of satellites. KARI also performs quality certification of aircraft and space products for the government.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and deliveries of ViaSat products and technology, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. The Company refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Risk Factors in the Company's Form 10-K, which contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

ViaSat Supplying Kongsberg Satellite Services with 7.3m Antennas to be installed in Svalbard

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Duluth, GA – ViaSat Inc. will provide two 7.3 meter antenna systems to Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) of Tromsø, Norway for receiving satellite imagery (remote sensing) and satellite monitor and control. ViaSat Antenna Systems will install one 7.3 meter X-band receive antenna and one 7.3 meter X-band receive and S-band Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) antenna system at the KSAT SvalSat site in Svalbard.

A variety of customers use the services of KSAT. With its location in the very far northern latitudes, it has one of the greatest frequencies of overhead passes of polar orbiting satellites, providing it with greater data download opportunities. Satellite imagery customers use the images for crop management, fisheries, marine surveillance, town management, and other applications. Other satellite operators use KSAT TT&C capabilities to monitor and control their satellites. ViaSat had previously installed a 7.3 meter X-band receive and S-band TT&C antenna system at the KSAT TrollSat site in Antarctica.

For Antenna Systems product information, contact Phil Lancaster, +34 952 485016.

About Kongsberg Satellite Services
Kongsberg Satellite Services AS (KSAT) is a commercial Norwegian enterprise, providing TT&C global data dump services and operational Earth Observation services based on data from polar orbiting satellites. The company currently operates four ground stations; the Tromsø Station at 69°39´N 18°56´E, the Svalbard Satellite Station (SvalSat) at 78°15´N 15°80´E, the Antarctica Satellite Station (TrollSat) at 72°S 2°E and the Grimstad station (South Norway) at 58°20´N 8°21´E.

DIRECTV To Use Ka-band Earth Station Antenna Systems for High-Definition Television Services

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Advanced Antenna Systems Will Optimize New High-Performance Satellites

Duluth, GA - ViaSat has been selected by direct-to-home satellite broadcaster DIRECTV, Inc. (NYSE: DTV) to provide four 9.1-meter Ka-band earth station antenna systems for uplinking high-definition television (HDTV) services. The antenna systems will enable DIRECTV to expand its HDTV services over new Ka-band satellites, including the recently launched Spaceway satellites.

As part of the contract, ViaSat will be responsible for system design, production, installation, testing and certification of the complete antenna systems, including RF and control subsystems. These turnkey, high performance systems will be an integral part of the DIRECTV Southwest Uplink Facility (SWUF) in Arizona.

"The Arizona-based uplink center is one of six uplink facilities that will provide the foundation for the delivery of hundreds of local HD channels," said Romulo Pontual, DIRECTV chief technology officer. "Expanding our HD programming is one of the cornerstones of our brand strategy to provide the best entertainment experience for DIRECTV customers, and sets us apart from our competition."

The nation's leading provider of digital television service, DIRECTV is in the midst of a dramatic expansion of its programming capacity for the transmission of hundreds of local and national HD channels, as well as new interactive and enhanced services and standard-definition programming. With the launch of DIRECTV 10 and 11 in 2007, DIRECTV will have the ability to deliver more than 1,500 local HD and digital channels and 150 national HD channels.

"These systems will use high-performance Ka-band antenna technology already developed and successfully deployed by ViaSat for a U.S. government Ka-band program," said John Zlogar, VP and general manager of ViaSat Antenna Systems. "This award further solidifies our position as a leading supplier of Ka-band earth station antenna systems."

About DIRECTV, Inc.
DIRECTV, Inc. is the nation's leading digital multichannel television service provider with more than 15 million customers. DIRECTV is approximately 37 percent owned by News Corporation. DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and capabilities of ViaSat products, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: ViaSat's ability to perform under the existing contract, product design flaws or defects, changes in product supply or component pricing, changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, customers or suppliers, changes in government regulations, changes in economic conditions globally and in the communications markets in particular, potential product liability, infringement and other claims, and other factors affecting the communications industry generally. ViaSat refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in ViaSat's Form 10-Ks and subsequent Form 10-Qs. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

ViaSat To Supply 7.3-meter Antenna System to Kongberg Satellite Services in Antarctica

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Norcross, GA - ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has been selected by Kongsberg Satellite Services AS (KSAT) of Tromsø, Norway to provide a 7.3-meter X-band receive and S-band Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) antenna system. The antenna system is part of a new KSAT ground station, called TrollSat, that is under development at 72°S 2°E in Antarctica and is expected to begin operation in February, 2006. The value of the contract is approximately $2.2 million.

Kongsberg Satellite Services is a Norwegian enterprise providing TT&C, global data dump, and operational Earth Observation services based on data from polar orbiting satellites. KSAT recently signed a contract with Orbimage Inc. of Virginia, USA for data download and control of the OrbView-5 (Nextview 2) satellite, which is expected to launch in 2007. The company already operates two ground stations; the Tromsø Station at 69°39´N 18°56´E and Svalbard Satellite Station (SvalSat) at 78°15´N 15°80´E.

About ViaSat (www.viasat.com)
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. Products include satellite ground equipment, information security devices, tactical data radios, and communication simulators. ViaSat has a full line of VSAT products for data and voice applications, and is a market leader in Ka-band satellite systems, from user terminals to system gateways. ViaSat has locations in Carlsbad, CA, and Norcross, GA, along with its Comsat Laboratories division in Clarksburg, MD. Additional field offices are located in Boston, MA, Washington DC, Australia, Italy, China, India and Spain.

In addition, ViaSat's wholly-owned subsidiary, U.S. Monolithics, designs and produces monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) and modules for use in broadband communications. USM is based in Chandler, Arizona.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about the performance and deliveries of the antenna system, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: ViaSat's ability to perform under existing contracts and obtain additional contracts, ViaSat's ability to develop new products that gain market acceptance, changes in product supply, pricing and customer demand, changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key customers or suppliers, changes in government regulations, changes in economic conditions globally and in the communications markets in particular, increased competition, potential product liability, infringement and other claims, and other factors affecting the communications industry generally. ViaSat refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in ViaSat's Form 10-Ks and subsequent Form 10-Qs. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

Comsat Labs and Comsat Laboratories are tradenames of ViaSat, Inc. Neither Comsat Labs nor Comsat Laboratories is affiliated with COMSAT Corporation. 'Comsat' is a registered trademark of COMSAT Corporation.

New SGS Business Development Office in Spain

Fri, 08 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Norcross, GA - With the past year seeing a substantial increase in international business opportunities for its Satellite Ground Systems (SGS) group, ViaSat Inc. has opened a business development office in Europe, located near Malaga, Spain. In addition to Europe the office will provide service to the Middle East, Africa, and India. The new location will enable SGS, ViaSat's large antenna systems business unit, to cater to its European customers in their own time zone. Major SGS customers in the region include EADS Astrium, Telespazio, Swedish Space Corporation, and Marconi Selenia.

To head up the office Phil Lancaster has completed a transfer from the Norcross home office to become Director, European Business Development. Mr. Lancaster, British by birth, has worked for ViaSat SGS (including the former Scientific-Atlanta business unit) for over 15 years. He is responsible for expanding all aspects of SGS business in GEO communications markets as well as full motion LEO antenna applications.

Contact the new office by e-mail at phil.lancaster@viasat.com or by phone on +34 647 580870.

ViaSat Selected by DigitalGlobe to Build New Satellite Ground Station Equipment

Mon, 03 May 2004 00:00:00 -0700

ViaSat Selected by DigitalGlobe to Build New Satellite Ground Station Equipment for NextView/WorldView Commercial Imaging Spacecraft

Norcross, GA - ViaSat Inc. has been awarded a contract by DigitalGlobe (Longmont, CO) for two 5.4-meter X-Band remote sensing satellite ground terminals for the next generation WorldView commercial remote sensing satellite system. The system is being developed specifically to support the DigitalGlobe NextView contract awarded by NGA (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, formerly National Imagery and Mapping Agency). The WorldView satellite system is designed to provide image resolution unparalleled in the commercial remote sensing industry.

Each ViaSat 5.4-Meter ground terminal has the ability to receive two high-speed digital data streams simultaneously, and includes the integration and test of the 400Mbit digital data receivers furnished to ViaSat by DigitalGlobe. Each system includes a protective radome assembly, and installation services in Norway and Alaska. An option for a third system to be installed in Pennsylvania remains open.

About DigitalGlobe
DigitalGlobe is an Earth imagery and information company in Longmont, CO. With the 2001 launch of its QuickBird satellite, DigitalGlobe has established a market leadership position. The company offers the world's highest resolution commercial satellite imagery, the most up-to-date archive, the largest image size, and the greatest on-board storage capacity of any satellite imagery provider. The competition has no plans to launch a comparable commercial satellite until at least 2006. In addition to offering technical superiority, DigitalGlobe distinguishes itself in the market through its commitment to excellent customer service, relationships with business partners and open-systems philosophy. More information can be found at www.digitalglobe.com.

About ViaSat
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other wireless communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. ViaSat has a full line of VSAT products for data and voice applications, and is a market leader in Ka-band satellite systems, from user terminals to large gateways. ViaSat has locations in Carlsbad, CA, and Norcross, GA, along with its Comsat Laboratories division in Clarksburg, MD. Additional field offices are located in Boston, MA, Washington DC, Australia, Italy, China, and India.

In addition the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, US Monolithics, designs and produces monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) and modules for use in broadband communications. USM is based in Chandler, Arizona.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about future awards and capabilities of the WorldView system, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: contractual problems, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. The Company refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in the Company's Form 10-K, which contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

$11.2 Million Award from Cubic Corp. for Communications Data Link (CDL) System

Tue, 12 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0700

Carlsbad, CA - ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) has been awarded $11.2 million by Cubic Corporation (AMEX: CUB) to provide the Antenna Subsystem, and Communication Security and Network Interface components for the U.S. Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command's (SPAWAR) new Communications Data Link (CDL) System. The five-year contract also contains options for additional unit deliveries that could increase this value. This work is part of a $31.8 million contract Cubic received from SPAWAR in March for the CDL System, a wideband Common Data Link for the transmission of signal and imagery intelligence data between national/tactical reconnaissance aircraft sensors and their associated surface ship processing systems. Engineering and development activities are scheduled to be complete by September 2004.

Cubic has formed a San Diego-based team, including ViaSat, Inc. and AMSEC LLC, to deliver a system utilizing state-of-the-art 'software-definable' radio, satellite antenna, and secure data technology. The new system will result in significant operational improvements and lifecycle cost reductions compared to shipboard data link systems in use today.

About Cubic
The Cubic Defense Applications group, one of Cubic's two major segments, provides realistic combat training systems for military forces as well as simulation, force modernization, educational services and operations & maintenance and manufacturing services. The group also supplies products and systems for C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance) applications, search and rescue avionics and radio communications for military and civil markets. For more information about Cubic, see the company's website at www.cubic.com.

About ViaSat
ViaSat Inc. produces advanced digital satellite telecommunications, wireless signal processing equipment, and high assurance networking products for government and commercial markets. Other Government Systems products include information security devices, tactical communication radios, and communication simulators. ViaSat's full line of satellite communication products includes VSAT systems for network access and infrastructure, and Ka-band satellite systems, from user terminals to large gateways for both geosynchronous and low earth orbit satellites. Along with its headquarters in Carlsbad, CA, ViaSat has divisions located in Norcross, GA, and Clarksburg, MD.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about future capabilities of the Communications Data Link System, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: contractual problems, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. The Company refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in the Company's Form 10-K, which contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

Swedish Space Corporation Orders Data Reception and TT&C Antenna System

Mon, 04 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0700

Norcross, GA - ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) has received a firm-fixed-price contract from the Swedish Space Corporation for a high performance Data Reception and Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TT&C) ground system for its Esrange facilities near Kiruna, Sweden.

The 7-meter full motion satellite tracking system includes a Dual Drive elevation/azimuth/train pedestal, an autotracking X-Band selectable polarization receive feed, an autotracking S-Band simultaneous dual polarization receive/transmit feed, X-band converters suited for fiber optics, and other RF and fiber optic equipment. The system also includes ViaSat's new series 3880 Antenna Control Unit, plus a local monitor and control computer with remote capability.

The satellite ground system will be able to receive data from the most advanced earth observation satellites, using high-bandwidth X-band data downlinks. In addition, full S-Band TT&C uplink and downlink functions are part of the system, which complements Swedish Space Corporation's showplace of antenna systems. After design and manufacturing in ViaSat's Satellite Ground Systems facilities in Norcross, the system will be staged and tested at its pattern and boresight range. ViaSat will then integrate, install, test and commission the equipment on-site near Kiruna, north of the Artic Circle.

ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other wireless communication products that enable fast, easy, and efficient communications to any location. ViaSat has a full line of VSAT products for data and voice applications, and is rapidly building market share in Ka-band satellite systems, from user terminals to large gateways. Other products include information security devices, tactical communication radios, and communication simulators. ViaSat has locations in Carlsbad, CA, and Norcross, GA, along with its Comsat Laboratories technology development division in Clarksburg, MD. Additional field offices are located in Boston, MA, Washington/Baltimore, Australia, Italy, China, and India.

Safe Harbor Statement
Portions of this release, particularly statements about future capabilities of the tracking systems, may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: contractual problems, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and increased competition and other factors affecting the telecommunications industry generally. The Company refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in the Company's Form 10-K, which contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements.

U.S. Air Force Contract for Advance Range Telemetry Studies

Wed, 11 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700

Norcross, GA - The United States Air Force has awarded a firm-fixed-price study contract to ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) to examine the feasibility of migrating L-/S-band, and S-band Range Telemetry Tracking antennas to higher frequency bands. The tri-service study will determine how already-installed antennas might be modified to operate at higher, less crowded RF frequencies to eliminate the signal congestion encroaching on the L-/S-Band RF frequency range.

The three-month study, conducted by ViaSat's Satellite Ground Systems division, will critically examine three sample antenna systems: one each at Edwards AFB, CA (Air Force); White Sands Missile Range, NM (Army); and the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Point Mugu, CA (Navy). The resulting report will provide low-cost, mid-cost, and higher-cost recommendations for a range of modification options that would convert the systems to operate at higher RF frequencies.

ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other wireless communication products that enable fast, easy, and efficient communications to any location. ViaSat has a full line of VSAT products for data and voice applications, and is rapidly building market share in Ka-band satellite systems, from user terminals to large gateways. Other products include information security devices, tactical communication radios, and communication simulators. ViaSat has locations in Carlsbad, CA, and Norcross, GA, along with its Comsat Laboratories division in Clarksburg, MD. Additional field offices are located in Boston, MA, Washington DC, Australia, Italy, China, and India.

Contract from EMI Technologies for TTS Missile Tracking Systems

Tue, 10 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700

Norcross, GA - ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) has received a contract in excess of $5 million from EMI Technologies of Las Cruces, New Mexico, for four mobile Telemetry Tracking antenna systems. The White Sands Missile Range will use these systems for long-range missile test launches, over ocean and land ranges.

These tracking and telemetry systems, from ViaSat's Satellite Ground Systems division, combine the ability to receive an L- and S-band telemetry data signal from land or from a sea-based platform stabilized to compensate for ship motion. Each of the antenna systems consists of a 7-meter reflector, special 3-axis high dynamic servo pedestal, and a ViaSat patented ESCAN Telemetry Tracking feed. The complete system includes a uniquely designed trailer/mounting base that provides full roadworthy towing as well as an ocean-stabilized tracking platform. The antenna systems are transportable by C-130 aircraft, as well as by sea or highway.