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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-185997"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VSAT"
cik: "0000797721"
company_name: "VIASAT INC"
filed_at: "2023-07-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-13T09:39:56.948179+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Viasat reports unexpected reflector deployment issue on ViaSat-3 Americas that may materially impact performance

## Summary
- ViaSat-3 Americas satellite experienced an unexpected event during reflector deployment, potentially materially affecting performance.
- Viasat and reflector provider conducting a rigorous review; no customer disruption or impact to existing constellations.
- Contingency plans include redeploying satellites from fleet or reallocating a subsequent ViaSat-3 class satellite.
- Viasat has 12 Ka-band satellites in space (excluding ViaSat-3) and eight more under construction.
- Company to share further updates on August 9, 2023 earnings call.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-185997
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VSAT
- cik: 0000797721
- company_name: VIASAT INC
- filed_at: 2023-07-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/797721/000119312523185997/0001193125-23-185997-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/797721/000119312523185997/d532339d8k.htm

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