Societies can’t function without reliable access to space, SatCom is ‘dual use oxygen’: Viasat prez

Satellite communications are vital for modern society, enabling everything from weather forecasts to national security, Viasat's President Ben Palmer stated at DefSat 2026. He emphasized the need for resilient global SatCom and assured connectivity across various orbits and frequencies. Palmer also highlighted India's strategic approach to space sovereignty as impressive and pragmatic.

By TNN