From Pulse 2.0 · Amit Chowdhry · · 1m 20s
Viasat Wins $450M U.S. Space Force Contract
Viasat gets $450 million to build military space data network backbone for Golden Dome and Joint Force operations.
In brief
Viasat gets $450 million to build military space data network backbone for Golden Dome and Joint Force operations. Viasat received a $450 million U.S. Space Force contract to develop the Space Data Network Backbone mission operations center for military communications. Originally reported by Pulse 2.0.
Viasat Contract Award
Viasat received a $450 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command.
Initial $115 Million Task Order
The contract includes an initial $115 million task order to support development and scaling of the mission operations center.
SDN-B Mission Operations Center
Viasat will build the Space Data Network Backbone mission operations center for military communications coordination.
Golden Dome and Joint Force Support
The network supports Golden Dome for America and Joint Force operations worldwide with high-capacity data transport.
Multi-Orbit Integration
Viasat integrates satellite networks across different orbits for flexible military communications.
Common Operational Picture
The mission operations center provides real-time network health and performance monitoring for military users.
Cybersecurity and Resilience
Viasat ensures secure communications with military mission priorities and network resilience.
Role in Military Operations
The SDN-B supports Golden Dome for America and Joint Force missions with reliable data transport.
Commercial Tech Integration
Viasat applies commercial satellite experience to military communications infrastructure.
The headline
Viasat received a $450 million U.S. Space Force contract to develop the Space Data Network Backbone mission operations center for military communications.
