This award may indicate the Space Force's commitment to advancing its satellite capabilities, which could enhance its strategic autonomy and intelligence gathering. The selection of Viasat and Intelsat General suggests a focus on leveraging commercial expertise in satellite technology, which may set a precedent for future Space Force procurement.
Protected Tactical Satellite Program Advances With New Funding
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command has awarded Viasat and Intelsat General a nearly $438 million contract for work on the Protected Tactical Satellite-Global (PTS-G) program. The contract includes production of the PTS-G bus and payload, as well as the purchase of parts for ground integration, with work set to begin this fiscal year. This development was reported by Defense Daily.
This award may indicate the Space Force's commitment to advancing its satellite capabilities, which could enhance its strategic autonomy and intelligence gathering. The selection of Viasat and Intelsat General suggests a focus on leveraging commercial expertise in satellite technology, which may set a precedent for future Space Force procurement.
Protected Tactical Satellite Program Advances With New Funding
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command has awarded Viasat and Intelsat General a nearly $438 million contract for work on the Protected Tactical Satellite-Global (PTS-G) program. The contract includes production of the PTS-G bus and payload, as well as the purchase of parts for ground integration, with work set to begin this fiscal year. This development was reported by Defense Daily.