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995455 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation
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995465 - Disclosure - Composition of Certain Balance Sheet Captions
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995475 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements
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995485 - Disclosure - Shares Used In Computing Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
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995495 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets
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995505 - Disclosure - Senior Notes and Other Long-Term Debt
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995515 - Disclosure - Related-Party Transactions
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995525 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies
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995535 - Disclosure - Income Taxes
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995545 - Disclosure - Segment Information
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995555 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation (Policies)
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995565 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation (Tables)
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995575 - Disclosure - Composition of Certain Balance Sheet Captions (Tables)
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995585 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
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995595 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets (Tables)
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995605 - Disclosure - Senior Notes and Other Long-Term Debt (Tables)
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995615 - Disclosure - Segment Information (Tables)
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995625 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)
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995625 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) [Default]
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995635 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail 1)
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995635 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail 1) [Default]
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995645 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail 2)
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995655 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail 3)
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995665 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation - Summary of Disaggregation of Revenue by Segment and Products and Services (Detail)
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995675 - Disclosure - Basis of Presentation - Summary of Contract Assets and Liabilities (Detail)
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995685 - Disclosure - Composition of Certain Balance Sheet Captions - Composition of Certain Balance Sheet Captions (Detail)
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995695 - Disclosure - Composition of Certain Balance Sheet Captions - Composition of Certain Balance Sheet Captions (Parenthetical) (Detail)
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995705 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail)
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995715 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Detail)
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995725 - Disclosure - Shares Used In Computing Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Additional Information (Detail)
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995735 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail)
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995745 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets - Schedule of Goodwill by Segments (Detail)
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995755 - Disclosure - Senior Notes and Other Long-Term Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt (Detail)
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995765 - Disclosure - Senior Notes and Other Long-Term Debt - 2022 Term Loan Facility (Detail)
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995775 - Disclosure - Senior Notes and Other Long-Term Debt - 2023 Term Loan Facility (Detail)
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995785 - Disclosure - Senior Notes and Other Long-Term Debt - Inmarsat Secured Credit Facility (Detail)
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995795 - Disclosure - Senior Notes and Other Long-Term Debt - Ex-Im Credit Facility (Detail)
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995805 - Disclosure - Senior Notes and Other Long-Term Debt - Viasat Revolving Credit Facility (Detail)
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995815 - Disclosure - Senior Notes and Other Long-Term Debt - Senior Notes (Detail)
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995825 - Disclosure - Related-Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details)
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995835 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)
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995845 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail)
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995855 - Disclosure - Segment Information - Additional Information (Details)
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995865 - Disclosure - Segment Information - Segment Revenues, Expenses and Operating Profits (Losses) (Detail)
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995875 - Disclosure - Segment Information - Segment Revenues, Expenses and Operating Profits (Losses) (Parenthetical) (Detail)
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995885 - Disclosure - Segment Information - Revenues by Geographic Area (Detail)
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Related Party Transaction [Table]
Final installment, principal
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment to be Paid
Final installment payment at the maturity date
Scenario [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Principal amount of senior notes repurchased
Aggregate carrying amount of the noncurrent portion of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium. Includes, but not limited to, line of credit and notes payable. Excludes commercial paper.
Long Term Debt Other Than Long Term Commercial Paper Noncurrent
Other long-term debt
Senior Notes and Other Long-Term Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Interest Expense, Total
Interest Expense, Operating and Nonoperating
Interest expense
Long-Term Line of Credit, Total
Long-Term Line of Credit
Outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Weighted average shares used in computing diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Shares used in computing diluted net income (loss) per share
Self insurance and post retirement medical benefit liabilities.
Self Insurance And Post Retirement Medical Benefit Liabilities [Policy Text Block]
Self-insurance and post-retirement medical benefit liabilities
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description
Credit Facility interest rate description
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Deferred revenues, long-term portion
Deferred revenues, long-term portion
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Stock-based compensation
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition, Total
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Common stock issued based on the vesting terms of certain restricted stock unit agreements
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures, Total
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal
Term loan facility quarterly installments required to be repaid
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three [Member]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease), Total
Increase (decrease) in unrecognized tax benefits
Self Insurance Reserve
Self-insurance liability
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Schedule Of Composition Of Certain Balance Sheet Captions [Table]
Schedule Of Composition Of Certain Balance Sheet Captions [Table]
Schedule Of Composition Of Certain Balance Sheet Captions [Table]
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Principal amount of senior notes issued
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Benefit from income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other acquired intangible assets
Ligado [Member]
Ligado [Member]
Ligado.
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
RSU [Member]
Inmarsat original term loan facility.
Inmarsat Original Term Loan Facility [Member]
Immarsat Original Term Loan Facility [ Member]
Payments Of Dividends Minority Interests
Payments of dividends minority interests.
Distributions to minority shareholders
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Repayments on debt borrowings
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Credit Facility maximum borrowing capacity
Principal amount of debt
A contractual agreement with the Export Import Bank of the United States under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time, and under which borrowings outstanding may be either short-term or long-term, depending upon the particulars.
Export Import Credit Facility [Member]
Ex-Im Credit Facility [Member]
Capitalized Cost, Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed, after Accumulated Amortization
Capitalized costs, net, related to software developed for resale
Capitalized software costs, net
Capitalized Computer Software, Net, Total
Capitalized Computer Software, Net, Beginning Balance
Capitalized Computer Software, Net, Ending Balance
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment
Credit facility repayment commenced date
Cost of Product and Service Sold
Cost of revenues
Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Total
Amortization of capitalized implementation costs incurred in cloud computing arrangements
Hosting Arrangement, Service Contract, Implementation Cost, Capitalized, Amortization Expense
Total long-term debt
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation
Total long-term debt
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other assets:
Percentage, excluding tax collected from customer, of revenue from satisfaction of performance obligation by transferring promised good or service to customer. Tax collected from customer is tax assessed by governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transaction, including, but not limited to, sales, use, value added and excise.
Revenue From Contract With Customer Excluding Assessed Tax Percentage
Percentage of revenue
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Excluding Lessor Asset under Operating Lease, before Accumulated Depreciation
Property, equipment and satellites, gross
2025 Notes.
Two Thousand And Twenty Five Notes [Member]
2025 Notes [Member]
Payment for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activity
Other investing activities
Other investing activities
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Restricted Stock, Shares Issued Net of Shares for Tax Withholdings
RSU and PSU awards vesting, net of shares withheld for taxes which have been retired
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised, Total
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under equity plans
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Table]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Year which long-term purchase commitment is set to expire, in CCYY format, for example, ‘2020’ represents the commitment expires in fiscal year 2020.
Long Term Purchase Commitment Expiration Year
Expiration year of in-orbit satellite performance incentive obligation
Original issue discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Total
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Domain]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table]
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders
Income (loss)
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders:
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, after Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning Balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Ending Balance
Acquired intangible assets, net
Acquired intangible assets, net
Two thousand and twenty eight notes.
Two Thousand And Twenty Eight Notes [Member]
2028 Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Government satcom services.
Government Satcom Services [Member]
Government Satcom Services [Member]
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Earnings from equity method investments
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Total
Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliate, net
Purchase of property, equipment and satellites, and other assets
Payments To Acquire Property Plant Equipment And Acquire Intangible Assets
The cash outflow (1) associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets and (2) to acquire asset without physical form usually arising from contractual or other legal rights, excluding goodwill.
Line of credit facility, date of first required payment
Line of Credit Facility, Date of First Required Payment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Interest rate on the outstanding borrowings
Accounting Standards Update 2025-05 [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Inmarsat Two Thousand and Twenty Nine Notes [Member]
Inmarsat two thousand and twenty nine notes.
Inmarsat 2029 Notes [Member]
Inmarsat Senior Secured Notes 2029 [Member]
Inmarsat Senior Secured Notes Two Thousand And Twenty Nine [Member]
Inmarsat senior secured notes two thousand and twenty nine.
Assets
Total assets
Total assets
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Inmarsat senior secured notes two thousand and twenty six.
Inmarsat Senior Secured Notes Two Thousand And Twenty Six [Member]
Inmarsat Senior Secured Notes 2026 [Member]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill, Total
Goodwill, Beginning Balance
Goodwill, Ending Balance
Two thousand and twenty three term loan facility member.
Two Thousand And Twenty Three Term Loan Facility [Member]
2023 Term Loan Facility [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Exercise of stock options
Disclosure of accounting policy for hosting arrangements that are accounted for as service contracts.
Hosting Arrangement Service Contract [Policy Text Block]
Cloud computing arrangements
Cash received
Related Party Transaction Cash Received From Related Party
Amounts received from related parties in the ordinary course of business.
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name
Cash dividends
Dividends Cash by Majority Owned Subsidiary
Amount of paid and unpaid cash dividends declared by majority owned subsidiary for classes of stock, for example, but not limited to, common and preferred.
Stock Issued
Issuance of common stock in satisfaction of certain accrued employee compensation liabilities
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, Total
Effective income tax rate
Effective income tax rate
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities
Total debt
Lessee, Operating Lease, Option to Terminate
Operating lease, option to terminate, description
Product [Member]
Product [Member]
Hosting Arrangement, Service Contract, Implementation Cost, Capitalized, before Accumulated Amortization
Gross capitalized implementation costs incurred in cloud computing arrangements
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease, Accumulated Depreciation
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Goodwill [Line Items]
The cumulative amount of debt discount that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument before amortization.
Cumulative Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount Before Amortization
Cumulative Ex-Im Credit Facility loan discount
Property, Plant, and Equipment, after Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Abstract]
Property, equipment and satellites, net:
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Summary of Disaggregation of Revenue by Segment and Products and Services
Interest income
Interest and Other Income
Interest and Other Income, Total
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block]
Indemnification provisions
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Total Viasat, Inc. stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Common Stock Held in Treasury [Member]
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other assets
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Domain]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Shares Used In Computing Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value
Fair value of long term debt
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Category of Item Purchased
John Stenbit [Member]
John Stenbit Member.
John Stenbit
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of reportable segments
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility
Long-Lived Asset, Impaired, to be Disposed of Other than by Sale, Amount
Reduction to carrying value including capitalized interest
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
The maximum amount of exposure fees that could be incurred under the Credit Facility.
Line Of Credit Facility Maximum Exposure Fees
The maximum exposure fees under Ex-Im Credit Facility
Aviation services.
Aviation Services [Member]
Aviation Services [Member]
One Big Beautiful Bill Act [Member]
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Member.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act [Member]
Maritime services.
Maritime Services [Member]
Maritime Services [Member]
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Total
Payments on debt borrowings
Repayment of senior notes
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair value measurements
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Comprehensive income (loss):
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Stock-based compensation
Company And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Company And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Company And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt
(Loss) gain on extinguishment of debt, net
(Loss) gain on extinguishment of debt, net
Change of control as defined in the indenture.
Change Of Control [Member]
Change of Control [Member]
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Policy Text Block]
Property, equipment and satellites
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Total
Unamortized discount, debt issuance costs and fair value adjustments made in purchase accounting
Performance Stock Options and Market Based Performance Share Units [Member]
Performance Stock Options and Market Based Performance Share Units [Member]
Performance Stock Options and Market Based Performance Share Units [Member]
Insurance recovery proceeds
Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Investing Activities
Proceeds from insurance claims on satellites
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other liabilities:
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowance
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, increase
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2023-06 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2023-06 [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Total
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Loss on disposition of fixed assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash equivalents measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Cash equivalents
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Total
Operating Expenses
Total expenses
Operating Expenses, Total
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenues:
Goodwill reclassified to discontinued operations.
Goodwill Reclassified to Discontinued Operations
Percentage of original unamortized debt discount
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount Percentage
Debt instrument unamortized discount percentage
Operating lease liability current statements of financial position extensible list.
Operating Lease Liability Current Statements Of Financial Position Extensible List
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Space and Mission Systems Products [Member]
Space and Mission Systems Products [Member]
Space and Mission Systems Products [Member]
Performance-Based Performance Stock Units [Member]
Performance-based performance stock units.
Performance-Based Performance Stock Units [Member]
Tabular disclosure of composition of certain balance sheet captions.
Composition Of Certain Balance Sheet Captions Table [Text Block]
Composition of Certain Balance Sheet Captions
Accounting Standards Update 2025-07 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2025-11 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2025-11
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net, Total
Deferred income taxes
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Accumulated Amortization
Less: accumulated amortization
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Credit facility description
Line of Credit Facility, Description
Line of Credit Facility, Description
Continuing Operations [Member]
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Beginning Balance
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Ending Balance
Long-Term Commercial Paper, Noncurrent
Senior notes
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income taxes
The maximum percentage for a specific purpose other than for trade purchases that can be financed.
Line Of Credit Facility Capacity Available For Specific Purpose Other Than For Trade Purchases Percentage
Percent of qualified ViaSat expenses used to finance
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Acquired, Weighted-Average Amortization Period
Other acquired intangible assets, weighted average useful life
Weighted Average Estimated Useful Life
Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) and income tax credits and amount of income (expense) included in net income that results in no cash inflow (outflow), classified as other.
Deferred Income Taxes And Tax Credits And Other Non cash Income Expense
Deferred income taxes and other non-cash adjustments
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Borrowing availability under the Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating lease liabilities
Describes an entity's accounting policy for any noncontrolling interest(s).
Noncontrolling Interest Policy [Text Block]
Noncontrolling interests
Customer [Domain]
Customer
Liabilities and Equity
Total liabilities and equity
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent
Other
Research and Development Expense
Independent research and development
Research and Development Expense, Total
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Debt Securities, Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value, Total
Debt Securities, Held-to-Maturity, Fair Value
Short-term investments
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Remaining performance obligations
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent, utilities and operating lease liabilities current. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Accrued And Other Liabilities Current
Accrued and other liabilities
Accrued and other liabilities
Other Depreciation and Amortization
Other than acquired intangible assets amortization
Contingent proceeds from legal settlements
Contingent Proceeds from Legal Settlements
Cash expected to be received for the settlement of litigation in a future period pending final approval.
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Operating expenses:
Long lived satellites ka band capacity leased from others under contractual agreements meeting the criteria for finance lease classification.
Satellite Ka Band Capacity Obtained Under Finance Leases [Member]
Satellite Ka-band Capacity Obtained under Finance Leases [Member]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Standby letters of credit outstanding amount
Accounting Standards Update 2024-03 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2024-03 [Member]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Useful Life
Estimated useful life, years
Other acquired intangible assets estimated useful lives
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Management estimates and assumptions
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 1 [Member]
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current, Total
Percentage of additional interest purchased in subsidiary acquired
Business Combination Step Acquisition Equity Interest In Acquiree Acquisition Percentage
Percentage of voting equity interests acquired in a business combination achieved in stages, excluding equity interests in the acquiree held by the acquirer immediately before the acquisition date.
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Total
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Liability Class [Axis]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories, Total
Accounting Standards Update [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update
An asset acquired in a business combination representing an entity's established relationships with its customers through contracts; and an asset acquired in a business combination representing a customer relationship that exists between an entity and its customer if (a) the entity has information about the customer and has regular contact with the customer, and (b) the customer has the ability to make direct contact with the entity. Such assets would include tenant relationships obtained through acquisition, unless otherwise included in acquired in-place leases.
Contracts And Customer Relationships [Member]
Contracts and Customer Relationships [Member]
Fixed Services and Other Services [Member]
Fixed Services and Other Services [Member]
Fixed Services and Other Services [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Four [Member]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounting Standards Update 2025-10 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2025-10
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Equity:
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Satellites.
Satellites [Member]
Satellites [Member]
Intangible Asset, Including Goodwill, after Accumulated Amortization [Abstract]
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Business Combination [Policy Text Block]
Business combinations
Accounting Standards Update [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement
Distributions paid and declared to minority shareholders
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Reduction to noncontrolling interest
Distributions declared to minority shareholders
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other income (expense):
Prepaid Expense, Current
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current, Total
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, before Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross, Total
Acquired intangible assets, gross
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Benefit Plan
Shares issued in settlement of certain accrued employee compensation liabilities, shares
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Viasat, Inc. stockholders’ equity
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total
Shares used in computing basic net income (loss) per share
Weighted average common shares outstanding used in calculating basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders
Accounting StandardsUpdate2025-12 [Member]
Accounting StandardsUpdate2025-12
Accounting Standards Update 2025-12 [Member]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventories:
Assets [Abstract]
ASSETS
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term
Operating lease, remaining lease term
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities
Funded research and development type contracts with customers.
Funded Research And Development Contracts [Member]
Funded Research and Development from Customer Contracts [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Debt issuance costs
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities, Total
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt maturity date
Intangible Asset and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill by Segments
Business Combination, Acquisition-Related Cost, Expense
Acquisition-related transaction costs
Acquisition and transaction related expenses
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue [Abstract]
Revenues:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders
Income (loss)
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders:
Net income (loss) attributable to Viasat, Inc.
Net income (loss) attributable to Viasat, Inc.
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets, Total
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Gain Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Extended line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Schedule Of Composition Of Certain Balance Sheet Captions [Line Items]
Schedule Of Composition Of Certain Balance Sheet Captions [Line Items]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
Composition of Certain Balance Sheet Captions
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Viasat, Inc.
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Technology [Member]
Segment Reporting, Entity-Wide Information Not Provided as Part of Reportable Segment, Geographical Area, Revenue [Table Text Block]
Revenues by Geographic Area
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net:
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency
Inmarsat.
Inmarsat [Member]
Inmarsat [Member]
Scenario [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
Summary of Contract Assets and Liabilities
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Capitalized Cost, Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed, Addition
Capitalized cost related to software development for resale
Extended line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Company And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Company And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Distributions to minority shareholders
Distributions to minority shareholders
Reflects the percentage that revenues in the period from U.S. government as an individual costumer is to net revenues, as defined by the entity.
U S Government As An Individual Customer [Member]
U.S. Government as an Individual Customer [Member]
Satellites construction in progress.
Satellites Construction In Progress [Member]
Satellites under Construction [Member]
Obligations [Member]
Performance Obligations [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (loss) before income taxes
Long-Term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive shares
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Impact on effective tax rate
Contract with Customer, Asset, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Unbilled accounts receivable
Accounts receivable, Unbilled
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2025-09 [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net, Total
Inmarsat secured credit facility member.
Inmarsat Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Inmarsat Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Patents, orbital slots and other licenses amortization expense
Finite Lived Patents And Other Licenses Amortization
The amount of amortization of patents and other licenses.
Market Based Performance Stock Options And Market Based Performance Stock Units [Member]
Market based performance stock options and market based performance stock units.
Market Based Performance Stock Options And Market Based Performance Stock Units [Member]
Redemption price percentage of Senior Notes
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Inventories
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Non-US [Member]
Non U.S. Customers [Member]
Euro Broadband Infrastructure Sarl Step Acquisition [Member]
Euro Broadband Infrastructure Sarl step acquisition.
Euro Broadband Infrastructure Sarl Step Acquisition [Member]
Euro Broadband Infrastructure Sarl Step Acquisition [Member]
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities, Total
Customer [Axis]
Customer
Intangible Asset, Goodwill and Other [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash equivalents
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Segment Reporting, CODM, Individual Title and Position or Group Name [Extensible Enumeration]
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of acquired intangible assets.
Amortization Of Acquired Intangible Asset
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Tactical networking products.
Tactical Networking Products [Member]
Tactical Networking Products [Member]
Operating Income (Loss)
Income (loss) from operations
Income (loss) from operations
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Benefit Plan
Shares issued in settlement of certain accrued employee compensation liabilities
Service [Member]
Service [Member]
Contingent Legal Settlement Escalator
Annual escalator percentage for contingent legal settlement.
Contingent legal settlement escalator
Segment Reporting [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Lessee, Finance Lease, Remaining Lease Term
Financing lease, remaining lease term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Existence of Option to Terminate [true false]
Operating lease, existence of option to terminate
Securities Act File Number
Entity File Number
Use Rights [Member]
Satellite Co-Location Rights [Member]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity
Other financing activities
Interest Payable, Current
Interest payable
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Shares, Issued
Ending balance, shares
Beginning balance, shares
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Depreciation, Total
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Explanation
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, explanation
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administrative
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member]
Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Maturity date
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax
Net income (loss) attributable to Viasat, Inc.
UNITED STATES
U.S. Customers [Member]
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Raw materials
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercise of stock options, shares
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Gain Contingencies, Nature [Axis]
Segment Reporting, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Operating profits (losses):
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Related-Party Transactions
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Two Thousand And Thirty One Note.
Two Thousand And Thirty One Note [Member]
2031 Notes [Member]
Amount of capitalized debt issuance costs, including but not limited to, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs during the period.
Debt Issuances Costs Capitalized
Debt issuance costs capitalized
Interest Capitalization, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Capitalized interest policy
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type
Capitalized Cost, Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed, before Accumulated Amortization
Capitalized costs, net, related to software developed for resale
Inmarsat revolving credit facility member.
Inmarsat Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Inmarsat Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease, before Accumulated Depreciation
Property, equipment and satellites
Property, equipment and satellites, cost
Property, equipment and satellites, gross
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Less: current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current, Total
Less: current portion of long-term debt
Less: current portion of long-term debt
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts receivable, net
Amount receivable
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items
Line of Credit Facility, Annual Principal Payment
Repayment of outstanding borrowings under the credit facility
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued employee compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current, Total
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Components of Long-Term Debt
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) units leased to subscribers under a retail leasing program.
Customer Premise Equipment [Member]
CPE Leased Equipment [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Patents, orbital slots and other licenses
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Indemnification Guarantee [Member]
Capitalized Cost, Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed, Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated amortization related to capitalized software developed for resale
Defense and Advanced Technologies [Member]
Defense and advanced technologies.
Defense and Advanced Technologies [Member]
Navarino UK And JSAT Mobile [Member]
Navarino UK And JSAT Mobile [Member]
Loss Contingency Accrual
Accrued reserves
U.S. government contract-related reserves
Loss Contingency Accrual, Beginning Balance
Loss Contingency Accrual, Ending Balance
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense, Total
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties
Lessor, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Lessor accounting
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service
ViaSat 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Viasat Four Zero One K Profit Share Plan And Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Viasat 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Proceeds from Dividends Received
Company's share of dividend
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Description
Redemption description of Senior Notes
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Advanced Technologies and Other Products [Member]
Advanced Technologies and Other Products [Member]
Advanced Technologies and Other Products [Member]
Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other
Original Inmarsat Term Loan Facility [Member]
Original Inmarsat Term Loan Facility [Member]
original Inmarsat term loan facility.
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of consolidation
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Insurance Settlements Receivable, Current
Insurance claim receivables
Insurance receivable
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component
Operating Activities [Axis]
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss)
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation
Repurchase and immediate retirement of treasury shares pursuant to vesting of certain RSU agreements, shares
Decrease in collections in excess of revenues and deferred revenues
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Increase in collections in excess of revenues and deferred revenues
Accounting Standards Update 2026 02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2026-02.
Accounting Standards Update 2026-02 [Member]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, after Accumulated Amortization [Abstract]
Acquired intangible assets, net:
Business Combination [Axis]
Business Acquisition
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Capital expenditures not paid for during the period
Positive Outcome of Litigation [Member]
Positive Outcome Of Litigation [Member]
Segments [Domain]
Segments
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Interest rate cap contracts
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity [Domain]
Intangible Asset and Goodwill [Text Block]
Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other liabilities
Inmarsat term loan facility.
Inmarsat Term Loan Facility [Member]
Inmarsat Term Loan Facility [Member]
Represents the required number of installments over which the borrowing must be repaid.
Line Of Credit Facility Required Number Of Repayments
Required number of installment repayments
Antidilutive Security, Excluded EPS Calculation [Table]
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Collections in excess of revenues and deferred revenues
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill, Noncurrent
Goodwill Reclassified to Discontinued Operations
Goodwill
Hosting Arrangement, Service Contract, Implementation Cost, Capitalized, Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated amortization related to capitalized implementation costs incurred in cloud computing arrangements
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Segment Reporting, Reconciliation of Profit (Loss) by Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Segment Revenues, Expenses and Operating Profits (Losses)
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
2022 Term Loan Facility [Member]
Two Thousand And Twenty Two Term Loan Facility [Member]
Two thousand and twenty two term loan facility member.
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Software, Internally Developed [Member]
Software Development Member
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Business Combination [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree
Construction in Progress [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Location, Statement of Financial Position, Activity, Accrual [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation
Repurchase and immediate retirement of treasury shares pursuant to vesting of certain RSU agreements
Repurchase and immediate retirement of treasury shares pursuant to vesting of certain RSU agreements | value
RSU and PSU awards vesting, net of shares withheld for taxes which have been retired
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement
Purchase of common stock in treasury (immediately retired) related to tax withholdings for stock-based compensation
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Current assets:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Total
Line of Credit [Member]
Viasat Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other [Member]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Shares of common stock outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Ending balance
Beginning balance
Total equity
Accounting Standards Update 2025-06 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Revenue recognition
Forecast [Member]
Scenario Forecast [Member]
Building [Member]
Buildings [Member]
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Non-current operating lease liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Collections in excess of revenues and deferred revenues, recognized revenue
Interest Costs Capitalized
Capitalized interest expense
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Beginning Balance
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Ending Balance
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Axis]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent authoritative guidance
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Jsat Mobile [Member]
Jsat Mobile.
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Orbital slots and spectrum assets.
Orbital Slots And Spectrum Assets [Member]
Orbital Slots And Spectrum Assets [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Long lived, depreciable assets that are used in the creation, maintenance and utilization of information systems; and purchased software applications.
Computer Equipment And Software [Member]
Equipment and Software [Member]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Aggregate carrying amount of satellite performance incentives obligation as of the balance sheet date.
Satellite Performance Incentives Obligation
Satellite performance incentives obligation
Information Security and Cyber Defense Products [Member]
Information Security and Cyber Defense Products [Member]
Information Security and Cyber Defense Products
The accumulated amount of amortization of patents and other licenses.
Finite Lived Patents And Other Licenses Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated amortization of patents, orbital slots and other licenses
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning Balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Expenses:
Accounting Standards Update 2025-08 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Increase (decrease) in other noncontrolling interest activities.
Increase Decrease In Other Noncontrolling Interest Activities
Other
Other noncontrolling interest activity
Legal Entity [Axis]
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Lessee accounting
Other period one representing most current period of debt redemption features under terms of the debt agreement with the proceeds of equity offerings of our capital stock.
Debt Instrument Redemption Other Period One [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Other Period One [Member]
Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Communication services.
Communication Services [Member]
Communication Services [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, before Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Property, equipment and satellites, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Ending Balance
Property, equipment and satellites, gross
Segment Reporting [Text Block]
Segment Information
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Axis]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Paid-in Capital [Member]
Long-Term Debt, Gross
Principal amount of debt
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description
Description of new accounting pronouncements
Finance Lease, Liability
Finance Lease, Liability, Total
Finance lease obligations (see Note 1)
Repayments of Senior Debt, Total
Repayments of Senior Debt
Repayment of senior notes
Principal amount of senior notes repurchased
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
The carrying amount of patents and other licenses net of accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date.
Finite Lived Patents And Other Licenses Net
Patents, orbital slots and other licenses, net
Cover [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Summary of Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Other segment items
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts receivable, Billed
Accrued and other liabilties current.
Accrued And Other Liabilities Current [Abstract]
Accrued and other liabilities:
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Principal amount of senior notes repurchased
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Ending Balance
Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility, excluding financing fees.
Line Of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity Excluding Financing Fees
Amount of qualified ViaSat satellite costs limited to finance
Revenue, Practical Expedient, Financing Component [true false]
Revenue, practical expedient, financing component
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Software development
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Capitalized Cost, Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed, Amortization Expense
Amortization expense of capitalized software development costs
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, equipment and satellites, estimated useful life (years)
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Amortization Expense
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense, Total
ViaSat-3 F1 satellite.
ViaSat-3 F1 satellite [Member]
ViaSat-3 F1 satellite [Member]
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Beginning Balance
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Ending Balance
Accounting Standards Update 2025-04 [Member]
Finite-Lived Patents, Gross
Total capitalized costs related to patents
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiary [Member]
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member]
Obligation in future periods dependent upon the continued satisfactory performance of the Company's satellite in service.
Satellite Performance Incentives Obligation [Member]
Satellite Performance Incentives Obligation [Member]
2027 Notes.
Two Thousand And Twenty Seven Notes [Member]
2027 Notes [Member]
2027 Notes [Member]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Segment Reporting, CODM, Profit (Loss) Measure, How Used, Description
Bridge facility member.
Bridge Facility [Member]
Bridge Facility [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable
Property, Plant, and Equipment, after Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Property, equipment and satellites, net
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax, Total
Revenues
Total revenues
Proceeds from legal settlements
Proceeds from Legal Settlements
Revenue From Contract With Customer Excluding Assessed Tax Quarterly Payment
Amount, excluding tax collected from customer, of revenue from satisfaction of performance obligation by transferring promised good or service to customer. Tax collected from customer is tax assessed by governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transaction, including, but not limited to, sales, use, value added and excise.
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax, quarterly
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Other Assets, Current
Other
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Year when the debt instrument is scheduled to be fully repaid, in CCYY format.
Debt Instrument Maturity Year
Debt maturity year
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number