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Viasat Given Extra Time to Launch ViaSat-3

Viasat is getting an additional 10 months to launch and begin operations of its ViaSat-3 satellite, with the FCC International Bureau on Thursday ordering a milestone date extension to Oct. 31. It said the extension from the Dec. 31 original…

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milestone date reflects COVID-19 pandemic delays that were beyond the company's control. It said the time will let Viasat finish the nearly completed manufacturing phase and launch the satellite.