Viasat: Space for Good Challenge Extended
Global Competition to Be Hosted in Multiple Countries Through 2027
A global expansion of the Viasat: Space for Good Challenge has been announced by the satellite communications provider. The Space for Good Challenge is Viasat’s premier global STEM initiative designed to inspire university students to develop sustainable space solutions to improve life on Earth. Building on the success of the 2025 program, the next iteration will span the United States, United Kingdom & Ireland, India, and for the first time, Australia throughout 2026 and 2027.
“Space technology touches nearly every aspect of our daily lives—from how we travel, communicate, and ensure safety.”
Rebecca Grattan, Viasat
The Viasat: Space for Good challenge empowers the next generation of innovators to think critically about space sustainability—from orbital debris mitigation to leveraging satellite connectivity for social and environmental impact. Participants move through a rigorous three-stage process: concept articulation, digital refinement, and a final pitch to a panel of industry experts who evaluate technical feasibility, design, and policy implications.
As Viasat continues to build on and strengthen its commitments globally, the 2026 program places a spotlight on the Asia-Pacific region, fostering local talent to solve both regional and global challenges.
“We are proud to introduce the Space for Good Challenge to Australia for the first time,” said Carlin Charteris, Regional Vice President, Viasat Australia. “Given Australia’s unique geography and the vital role satellite technology plays in areas such as, telecommunications, critical infrastructure, remote community connectivity and natural disaster resilience and defence, this initiative offers an important platform for university students to showcase their ingenuity. We look forward to seeing how they contribute to shaping a more sustainable and forward-looking space economy for Australia.”
While the program’s immediate focus is on upcoming events in India and Australia, it is slated to include the United States and the United Kingdom & Ireland in 2027. Across all regions, winning students will receive monetary prizes and mentorship from Viasat’s global experts, furthering their education and potential contributions to the field of space technology.
“Space technology touches nearly every aspect of our daily lives—from how we travel, communicate, and ensure safety,” said Rebecca Grattan, Chief People and Culture Officer, Viasat. “By expanding the challenge to Australia and returning to India, we are reinforcing our commitment to developing talent and advancing solutions that deliver meaningful, space-based impact on a global scale, across land, in the air, or at sea.”