Viasat Selected to Deliver Space Crypto Solution for U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command
09-18-2025
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025 – Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that it is developing a new space-based encryption solution to support data security for U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). Under this multi-year development award, Viasat’s encryption team within its Defense and Advanced Technologies segment will build a next-generation cryptography solution for satellite applications allowing the government to better protect critical space assets from cybersecurity threats.
Selected for the program during its 2024 fiscal year, Viasat will develop an end-to-end encryption solution to secure sensitive data from space-to-ground. This will include the development of space-qualified encryption hardware and leverage Viasat’s certified terrestrial encryption equipment for the ground system test terminal.
Viasat’s space-to-ground encryption solution will deliver an End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) designed with prelaunch and on-orbit functionality to quickly address various communications and transmission security requirements, optimizing size, weight and power. Viasat’s space ECU development builds on a long history providing secure communications solutions for the government and complements a terrestrial portfolio of proven edge-to-cloud, tactical and embedded high assurance encryption products.
Compared to traditional solutions, Viasat will develop and produce a high speed, multi-channel, certified Ground Operating Equipment (GOE) for use in testing future communications payloads and terminals. As part of this effort, the GOE will be enhanced to support the demands of unique key and algorithm requirements that add resiliency. Viasat cryptographic solutions also deliver a flexible, multi- function design that supports multiple security functions via ground and space devices.
“Viasat is proud to partner with the U.S. Space Force on modern crypto solutions to address current and evolving threat environments,” said David Schmolke, Vice President of Mission Connections and Cybersecurity, Viasat Government. “We are committed to supporting future capabilities of integrated space-crypto solutions to ensure that mission critical data and satellite access controls are protected. This contract award further solidifies Viasat’s position as a trusted partner providing highly secure, resilient space-based communications solutions to a broad range of applications.”
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Dan Bleier, Public Relations, Government, +1 (202) 383-5074, daniel.bleier@viasat.com
Lisa Curran/Peter Lopez, Investor Relations, +1 (760) 476-2633, IR@viasat.com
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to the expected features, benefits and performance of Viasat's end-to-end space encryption hardware solution. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: risks associated with satellite failures, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in performance; contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and other factors affecting the government and defense sectors generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in Viasat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Viasat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.