DealsJun 11, 2026, 08:02 AM
Viasat Awarded $4B US Space Force Contract for PTS-G Program
AI Summary
Viasat, Inc. announced it was awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) for the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program. This multi-year development award, part of a $4B IDIQ ceiling, involves building, launching, and operating the first of a proliferated fleet of small, maneuverable geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) satellites. Viasat will deliver a dual-band X/Ka-band mini-GEO satellite, ground stations, and five years of operations and sustainment services, leveraging technology from its ViaSat-3 fleet.
Key Highlights
- Viasat awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) for the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program.
- The contract is part of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) ceiling value of $4B across program awardees.
- Viasat will build, launch, and deliver the first of a proliferated fleet of small, maneuverable geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) satellites.
- The award includes five years of operations and sustainment services for the satellite, covering TT&C, network operations, and cybersecurity.
- Viasat's Space and Mission Systems team will produce a dual-band X/Ka-band mini-GEO satellite and provide ground stations.
- The PTS-G mini-GEO satellite architecture will leverage technology developed for the ViaSat-3 fleet for rapid, cost-effective deployment.
- Initial operating capability for the dual-band satellite system is expected no earlier than 2029.
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