U.S. Space Force awards Viasat up to $450 million IDIQ contract for Space Data Network mission operations center
The U.S. Space Force announced an indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity contract with a ceiling of $450 million for Viasat to design, field and sustain the Mission Operations Center that will run the Space Data Network. The award, issued by Space Systems Command, includes an initial task order of $115 million. Viasat will provide software‑defined networking, systems engineering and enterprise‑level operations to manage data routing across multiple satellite constellations for the Golden Dome for America program.
Why it matters
The contract gives Viasat a major role in the Space Force’s data‑routing architecture, creating a revenue stream that could extend over several years as task orders are issued. Investors should watch for future order releases that will determine the actual cash inflow from the $450 million ceiling.
Key facts
- 1The Space Force awarded Viasat an IDIQ contract with a maximum value of $450 million. techtimes.com
- 2The contract was announced on 6 November 2026 by Space Systems Command. techtimes.com
- 3The award includes an initial task order valued at $115 million. webwire.com
- 4Viasat will develop and sustain the Mission Operations Center for the Space Data Network Backbone (SDN‑B). webwire.com
- 5The MOC will provide multi‑vendor network orchestration, joint connectivity and real‑time priority routing for missile‑warning data. techtimes.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 2 of 2 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.