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Space Force Taps Viasat for $450M Ops Center to Harmonize Data Network
Why it’s here: Covers a $450M Space Force contract for the Space Data Network mission operations center, tied to Golden Dome, multi-vendor competition, PTS-G funding, and FY2027 NDAA requests, all squarely within space policy and procurement.
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5d agoAir & Space Forces MagazineSpace Force Taps Viasat for $450M Ops Center to Harmonize Data NetworkSpace Systems Command awarded Viasat an IDIQ contract with a $450M ceiling, including a $115M initial tasking order, to design and field the Space Data Network mission operations center.1 outletSpaceDefenseSpace Systems Command awards Viasat $450M Space Data Network contract23 linked
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