Viasat taps Rocket Lab to build mini-GEO satellite for US Space Force PTS-G program - VSAT News | RalliesViasat taps Rocket Lab to build mini-GEO satellite for US Space Force PTS-G program
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VSAT• Viasat awards Rocket Lab a mini-GEO satellite bus contract
- Viasat selected Rocket Lab to build a mini-GEO satellite bus for the U.S. Space Force’s Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global program.
- The award follows Viasat’s May 22, 2026 prime contract for “Swarm 1,” covering manufacturing, integration, launch, and on-orbit checkout.
- Rocket Lab will supply a Lightning-GEO spacecraft platform to host Viasat’s dual-band X/Ka-band payload.
- The delivery order also includes five years of operations and sustainment services, including TT&C, network operations, and cybersecurity.
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