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Space Force awards Viasat contract for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit Satellite Services
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by Staff Writers
Carlsbad CA (SPX) Sep 11, 2023
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), reports that Inmarsat Government, now part of Viasat, was awarded a Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services (SBS) contract by the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) on behalf of the U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). Inmarsat Government is one of 16 companies selected for the $900 million ceiling, 10-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
As the United States and its mission partners become increasingly reliant on space-based capabilities for national security, it is critical to have resilient constellations that include satellites in geostationary (GEO) and non-geostationary orbits (NGSO).
Proliferated LEO (pLEO) constellations are part of a Department of Defense (DoD) strategy to provide additional resilience for satellite communications (SATCOM), remote sensing and other capabilities by diversifying orbits.
Under this contract, Viasat plans to leverage small satellite technology, reduced costs and increased launch service competition, facilitating the ability for pLEO constellations to provide persistent, global coverage with reduced transmission latency.
The company will provide a suite of fully-managed pLEO satellite-based services and capabilities, to include space relay services, supplemented by GEO and NGSO satellites, supporting all domains - space, air, land, maritime and cyber.
Viasat will aim to achieve this with a reliable, resilient low latency global pLEO offering that flexibly supports the needs of combatant commands, defense agencies, other federal government organizations and international coalition partners. It will provide a comprehensive managed end-to-end SATCOM solution via a multi-band, multi-orbit constellation of satellites.
Furthermore, its new, hyper-intelligent software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) is designed to orchestrate and provide priority routing across mixed networks, enabling an automated primary, alternate, contingency and emergency (PACE) solution to deliver the flexibility and responsiveness required to meet customers' needs today and in the future.
"Viasat has a proud history of providing integrated SATCOM solutions and service offerings across multiple bands and orbits to support government customers' unique needs," said Susan Miller, President, Viasat Government.
"Our team is committed to developing innovative, mission-focused solutions through our existing partnerships with satellite operators and extending opportunities with new partners. We eagerly look forward to using both our technologies and deep problem solving expertise to deliver resilient, robust and secure SATCOM capabilities to service members around the world."
As a leading satellite network integrator, Viasat has worked with trusted satellite owners/operators to provide the bandwidth government customers require at a cost-effective price point.
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Defense Industry Analyst: 10/10 Stock Market Analyst: 8 General Industry Analyst: 7 Analyst Summary: Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has been awarded a Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite Based Services (SBS) contract by the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) on behalf of the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC). The 10-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract has a ceiling of $900 million. The contract is part of a Department of Defense (DoD) strategy to provide additional resilience for satellite communications (SATCOM), remote sensing, and other capabilities by diversifying orbits. Viasat plans to leverage small satellite technology, reduced costs, and increased launch service competition, facilitating the ability for PLEO constellations to provide persistent, global coverage with reduced transmission latency. The company will provide a suite of fully managed PLEO satellite based services and capabilities, to include space relay services, supplemented by GEO and NGSO satellites, supporting all domains (space, air, land, maritime, and cyber). Viasat will provide a comprehensive managed end-to-end SATCOM solution via a multi-band, multi-orbit constellation of satellites, as well as a hyper intelligent software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN). This is an important development for the space and defense industry, allowing for greater resilience and increased security for satellite communications. Over the past 25 years, the space and defense industry has evolved significantly in terms of technology, capabilities, and security. This contract is a reflection of the increased focus on security measures in the industry, as well as the increased reliance on satellite-based capabilities. This contract also reflects the increased use of small satellite technology and the potential for reduced costs and increased launch service competition in the industry. Investigative Question:1. What specific capabilities will Viasat provide under the PLEO contract? 2. What are the implications of this contract for the U.S. Space Force’s strategy to provide additional resilience for satellite communications? 3. How will this contract affect the cost and availability of satellite-based services? 4. What impact will this contract have on the space and defense industry over the long-term? 5. What other companies were awarded contracts under the $900 million ceiling?
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