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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