Viasat Rocket Telemetry Service Selected by INNOSPACE for First Ever Commercial Launch from Brazil

Rhea-AI Summary

Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) will provide its InRange rocket telemetry service for INNOSPACE's first commercial launch from Alcântara Launch Center, Brazil, targeted later this month (Dec 2025).

The HANBIT-Nano vehicle will carry eight registered payloads into LEO. InRange, part of Viasat's HaloNet portfolio, will offer continuous launch telemetry via L-band geostationary relay and, for the first commercial mission, aims to enable compressed video-streaming from the launch vehicle.

Viasat previously demonstrated telemetry relay on Blue Origin's New Glenn and has a separate selection by Skyrora for a sub-orbital demo.

Key Figures

Registered payloads 8 payloads HANBIT-Nano commercial launch manifest

Small satellites 5 satellites Part of payloads on HANBIT-Nano mission

Experimental devices 3 devices Non-separating experimental payloads on launch

Branding model 1 model Symbolic branding payload on HANBIT-Nano flight

Orbit altitude reference 36,500 km Altitude of Viasat’s L-band geostationary satellites

Market Reality Check

$35.83 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,464,128 is below the 20-day average of 1,837,228, at roughly 0.8x typical activity ahead of this news. normal

Technical Price $37.29 is trading above the 200-day MA ($20.82), reflecting a pre-existing uptrend into this announcement.

Peers on Argus

VSAT was up 3.24% pre-news while peers showed mixed but mostly modest gains (e.g., BDC +0.53%, COMM +1.46%, VIAV +2.35%) and ONDS sharply lower at -8.62%, pointing to stock-specific rather than broad sector momentum.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 03	Market research report	Positive	+2.1%	GSMA report highlighted strong global demand for satellite mobile services.
Dec 01	Product/network update	Positive	-4.9%	Unveiled next phase of NexusWave with ViaSat-3 network entering service in 2026.
Nov 19	Board appointment	Neutral	-1.0%	Appointed Barbara Frenkel to board, expanding to eight directors, six independent.
Nov 19	Airline connectivity deal	Positive	-1.0%	Viasat Amara selected to power high-speed in-flight Wi‑Fi on Azerbaijan Airlines.
Nov 18	Partnership expansion	Positive	+5.7%	Etihad expanded multi‑year partnership to deploy Viasat Amara across majority fleet.

Pattern Detected

Recent connectivity and partnership announcements have drawn mixed reactions, with some positive commercial wins sold off while others, like major airline deals, aligned with strong gains.

Recent Company History

Over the past month, Viasat has reported several commercial and strategic developments. On Nov 18–19, expanded in-flight connectivity partnerships and a new board appointment drew mixed price responses, including a 5.73% gain and small declines. Subsequent product and market updates, such as the NexusWave evolution and a GSMA report on satellite demand, produced both a -4.89% pullback and a 2.14% rise. Today’s rocket telemetry win fits the theme of expanding space and communications services partnerships.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement underscores Viasat’s push deeper into space-based services, with its InRange telemetry selected for INNOSPACE’s first commercial launch carrying 8 payloads into low Earth orbit. It also marks the first commercial use of InRange with ambitions for compressed video streaming via geostationary satellites at 36,500 km. In context of recent connectivity partnerships and product advances, investors may watch for contract scale, repeat launches, and how these services integrate across its broader HaloNet portfolio.

Key Terms

low Earth orbit technical

"into low Earth orbit (LEO) from Alcântara Launch Center"

Low Earth orbit (LEO) is the region of space close to Earth, roughly from about 160 to 2,000 kilometers above the surface, where satellites and spacecraft circle the planet quickly—think of it as a busy highway just overhead. It matters to investors because many communications, imaging and data services rely on satellites in LEO; their shorter lifespans, lower launch costs, crowded lanes and debris risks directly affect the cost, revenue potential and operational risks of companies that build, launch or use these satellites.

L-band technical

"InRange uses Viasat’s L-band geostationary satellites which orbit 36,500km"

L-band is a slice of the radio spectrum roughly between 1 and 2 gigahertz, used for satellite links, GPS signals, aviation communications, certain mobile and IoT services, and some radar systems. Investors care because control or access to this spectrum affects the reliability and reach of wireless services, regulatory licensing and equipment demand, and can create competitive advantages — think of it as specific lanes on a highway that companies need to move wireless traffic and earn revenue.

geostationary satellites technical

"Viasat’s L-band geostationary satellites which orbit 36,500km above the Earth"

Geostationary satellites are spacecraft placed in a circular orbit above the equator about 35,786 km up so they match Earth's rotation and appear fixed over a single spot, like a rooftop antenna hovering permanently over a city. They matter to investors because they form long-lived infrastructure for TV, weather, communications and broadband, creating steady revenue but also requiring large upfront capital, regulatory permits and facing competition and technical risks that affect returns.

telemetry technical

"planned to provide crucial launch telemetry data and – in another first"

Telemetry is the automatic collection and transmission of measurements from remote devices, systems, or patients to a central system for monitoring and analysis—like a car sending engine, speed and location data back to a dashboard. For investors it matters because telemetry provides real-time evidence of product performance, safety and user behavior, helping assess revenue potential, operational risk, regulatory compliance and whether a product is meeting market demand.

3D-printing technical

"uses innovative proprietary technology using 3D-printing and a mix of different fuels"

3D-printing is a manufacturing method that builds physical objects layer by layer from a digital design, like a desktop paper printer that deposits material to form a three-dimensional part. For investors it matters because the technology can cut production costs, shorten supply chains, enable rapid product tweaks or customization, and create new revenue streams — all of which can change a company’s margins, capital needs, and competitive position.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Korean launch provider INNOSPACE has selected Viasat’s rocket telemetry service for its first ever commercial launch.

It will also mark the first time this service will be used in a commercial mission carrying satellite payloads.

LONDON, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it will provide its launch telemetry service for INNOSPACE (KS: 462350) – a South Korean satellite launch service company.

The mission, currently targeted for later this month, will see INNOSPACE’s HANBIT-Nano launch vehicle carry a total of eight registered payloads, including five small satellites and three non-separating experimental devices, along with one symbolic branding model into low Earth orbit (LEO) from Alcântara Launch Center, State of Maranhão, Northern Brazil. Under Communication Services, Viasat’s InRange, part of the recently introduced HaloNet portfolio of orbital services, is planned to provide crucial launch telemetry data and – in another first for the service – aims to enable compressed video-streaming from the launch vehicle.

The rocket telemetry service is designed to provide a continuous flow of telemetry data during launch – from liftoff to payload deployment. Unlike traditional ground networks that can only connect when a launch vehicle is within sight, InRange uses Viasat’s L-band geostationary satellites which orbit 36,500km above the Earth. This means launch operators like INNOSPACE will have the ability to closely monitor launch missions from launchpad to space, with consistent and reliable connectivity from geostationary satellites.

As demand to launch small satellites into space continues to grow, INNOSPACE uses innovative proprietary technology using 3D-printing and a mix of different fuels – known as a hybrid – to provide small satellite launchers that deliver low-cost, reliable, and low-latency access to space. While headquartered in Korea, the company plans to launch from various global space ports, including Brazil, Norway, and Australia, to maximize its launch capabilities for customers in the future.

Gary Lay, Vice President, International Government, Viasat, said: “Activity in space is increasing and demand for small satellite launch is rising – all over the world. Companies like INNOSPACE are vital to meet the increasing demand for efficient, reliable launches. We are excited to support INNOSPACE with their maiden launch which will also be the first ever commercial use of InRange. Through our satellite relay network, we can help launch providers receive data throughout the entire launch.

Soojong Kim, Founder and CEO, INNOSPACE, said: “We are proud to collaborate with Viasat for our first commercial launch from Brazil. The integration of InRange into our HANBIT-Nano mission reflects our commitment to enhancing launch reliability and data connectivity through innovative global partnerships.”

The InRange launch telemetry capabilities are part of Viasat’s HaloNet portfolio - a comprehensive group of solutions designed to support space-to-ground near-Earth communications for government and commercial missions.

Earlier this year, Viasat’s telemetry data relay capabilities were successfully demonstrated onboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, as part of NASA’s Communications Service Project. The solution has also been selected by UK-based Skyrora for a future sub-orbital demonstration mission of its Skylark L launch vehicle.

About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people’s lives anywhere they are - on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more at www.viasat.com, the Viasat News Room or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, and YouTube.

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Viasat, Inc. Contacts
Richard Jones, Public Relations, Viasat, +44 7843 819 611, Richard.Jones@viasat.com 
Lisa Curran/Peter Lopez, Investor Relations, IR@viasat.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to the timeline, features, benefits and performance of the InRange and/or the HaloNet solution portfolio.  Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; our ability to successfully develop, introduce and sell new technologies, products and services; and the introduction of new technologies and other factors affecting the communications industry generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in our SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

FAQ

What will Viasat provide for INNOSPACE's December 2025 HANBIT-Nano launch (VSAT)?

Viasat will provide its InRange launch telemetry service and aims to enable compressed video-streaming from liftoff to payload deployment.

When and where is INNOSPACE's first commercial launch from Brazil scheduled (VSAT)?

The mission is targeted later this month, launching from Alcântara Launch Center, State of Maranhão, northern Brazil.

How many payloads will HANBIT-Nano carry on the INNOSPACE mission (VSAT)?

HANBIT-Nano is scheduled to carry eight registered payloads: five small satellites, three non-separating experimental devices, plus one symbolic branding model.

What is InRange and how does it differ from ground telemetry networks (VSAT)?

InRange uses Viasat's L-band geostationary satellites to provide continuous telemetry relay beyond line-of-sight, unlike ground stations that connect only when in view.

Is this the first commercial use of Viasat's InRange telemetry service (VSAT)?

Yes; this mission is described as the first time InRange will be used on a commercial mission carrying satellite payloads.

Has Viasat demonstrated similar telemetry services before this INNOSPACE selection (VSAT)?

Yes; Viasat's telemetry relay was demonstrated on Blue Origin's New Glenn under NASA's Communications Service Project and selected for a Skyrora sub-orbital demo.