Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares are trading higher on Thursday.
Today, the company was selected by ViaSat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT) to support its hybrid space communications networks demonstrations by producing a spacecraft bus and providing mission operation support.
The demonstrations will showcase ViaSat’s array of multi-band, space-based relay communication services for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions. These services offer enhanced data management, reduced latency, and increased real-time throughput.
The demonstrations are part of ViaSat’s work across two awards, totaling $80 million, under NASA’s Communications Services …