Viasat Inc. sold two advanced S/X/Ka‑band antennas to Astralintu, a Grupo Futuro company building an equatorial ground‑station network. The antennas will be integrated into Astralintu’s Global Real‑Time Earth (RTE) network, extending Viasat’s ground‑segment coverage to the Southern Caribbean, South America and the Eastern Pacific.
The antennas are high‑gain, 3‑to‑7.3‑meter diameter units that support S, X and Ka bands, enabling real‑time data links with satellites in low‑Earth orbit. Their equatorial placement will provide longer contact windows and lower data loss for Earth‑observation and scientific missions.
While the transaction value was not disclosed, it contributes to Viasat’s Defense & Advanced Technologies segment, which reported a 9% year‑over‑year revenue increase and a 7% year‑over‑year Adjusted EBITDA increase in Q3 FY2026. The sale strengthens Viasat’s position as the sole antenna manufacturer offering a global Ground‑Segment‑as‑a‑Service platform.
The partnership fills a coverage gap in equatorial regions, a critical area for satellite operators that require continuous data streams. Astralintu’s flagship Equatorial Stargate facility is slated to begin operations between Q3 and Q4 2026, aligning with the antenna integration timeline and reinforcing Viasat’s strategy to expand its global ground infrastructure.
The GSaaS model is gaining traction as satellite launches accelerate. Viasat competes with Amazon’s Project Kuiper and SpaceX’s Starlink, but its end‑to‑end expertise in designing, building and operating ground stations gives it a competitive edge. The sale signals continued focus on expanding global ground infrastructure and reinforcing Viasat’s strategic priorities.
Viasat’s leadership emphasized the importance of expanding ground‑segment coverage and leveraging its GSaaS platform to capture new revenue streams. The company remains focused on debt reduction and cash‑flow generation, with the sale adding to its momentum.
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