Viasat Secures $4B IDIQ PTS-G Award for Dual-Band Mini-GEO Satellite
VSAT•Viasat won a prime contract to build and deliver a mini-GEO dual X/Ka-band Swarm 1 satellite under the PTS-G program, which has a $4 billion IDIQ ceiling. It also covers ground stations plus five years of operations and sustainment, leveraging ViaSat-3 technology to aim for initial operating capability by 2029.
1. Contract Award Details
Viasat received a prime delivery order under the U.S. Space Force’s PTS-G program to produce and deliver its first mini-GEO dual X/Ka-band Swarm 1 satellite, advancing the system from the 2025 design maturation phase into full production.
2. Production and Technology Leverage
The multi-year award tasks Viasat’s Space and Mission Systems team with manufacturing the satellite, deploying associated ground stations, and providing five years of operations and sustainment, all while leveraging ViaSat-3-derived technology for rapid, cost-effective deployment.
3. Program Significance and Timeline
The PTS-G program carries a $4 billion IDIQ ceiling across awardees to deploy agile, anti-jam GEO satellites that enhance military communications resilience, with Viasat targeting initial operating capability by 2029.
