Viasat Wins US Space Force Contract for Dual-Band Satellites

June 11, 2026, 12:03 PM UTC

Viasat said it won a contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to build, launch and deliver small maneuverable geosynchronous Earth orbit satellites under the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global program.

  • Viasat will produce a dual-band X/Ka-band mini-GEO maneuverable satellite with ground stations and operations support
  • The award includes five years of operations and sustainment services for the satellite
  • Viasat said initial operating capability is expected no earlier than 2029

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