18 September 2025 – Viasat, Inc. 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. Read more