{"id":4854,"date":"2025-08-15T16:41:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T08:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/viasat-to-unify-space-and-terrestrial-connectivity-for-mission-critical-communications\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T16:41:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T08:41:38","slug":"viasat-to-unify-space-and-terrestrial-connectivity-for-mission-critical-communications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/viasat-to-unify-space-and-terrestrial-connectivity-for-mission-critical-communications\/","title":{"rendered":"Viasat to Unify Space and Terrestrial Connectivity for Mission-Critical Communications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/cover1383_638906567200835775.png\" width=\"712\" height=\"377\" alt=\"Viasat to Unify Space and Terrestrial Connectivity for Mission-Critical Communications\" class=\"imageload removeImageattr\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/cover1383_638906567200835775.png\" style=\"\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/cover1383_638906567200835775.png\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"712\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"377\"><\/p>\n<p>Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, today unveiled its HaloNet portfolio, a modular set of capabilities with a next-generation connectivity architecture that unifies space and terrestrial connectivity into a cohesive service offering. Developed across global teams within Viasat Government and the Defense and Advanced Technologies segment, HaloNet is designed to transform near-Earth communications with flexible, multi-orbit network and data services that can be tailored to a customer\u2019s specific mission requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s emerging government and commercial low Earth orbit (LEO) operators require an agile, reliable, and secure communications infrastructure that can quickly and cost-effectively transport data. These rapidly growing LEO operations need the ability to effectively transport mission data back to earth for analysis and distribution while balancing real-time demands and data latency, as well as maintain continuous contact with the spacecraft for command and control.<\/p>\n<p>HaloNet is designed to provide simultaneous connectivity to thousands of space vehicles (SV) across the full range of orbital inclinations, including polar and retrograde orbits, at any latitude. HaloNet services can serve missions at altitudes in LEO up to 1100 km, as well as missions in&nbsp;medium Earth orbit. Viasat\u2019s diverse portfolio offers a comprehensive, turnkey launch and orbital communications solution for emerging industry needs, providing multi-band GEO-relay and Direct-to-Earth (DTE) satellite communications services for a wide range of mission needs. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-layout related-content-also-read-box my-3\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-0\">Also Read: What is the Role of 5G Technology in Space-based Communications?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>\u201cWith today\u2019s space environment becoming increasingly complex, customers need an agile, reliable, and secure communications infrastructure that can support real-time command and control and data transport needs. Our&nbsp;<\/em><em>HaloNet portfolio<\/em><em>&nbsp;enables us to continue meeting these evolving near-earth mission communications needs, as well as government customers\u2019 capability requirements for critical scientific and defense missions,\u201d said <strong>Craig Miller, President, Viasat Government.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>HaloNet combines the best of the company\u2019s space and ground capabilities to deliver a unified approach to command, control, and data dissemination. These capabilities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&amp;C) Data Relay Service (DRS):<\/strong> Provides real-time situational awareness and connectivity with spacecraft through secure, low-latency links via Viasat\u2019s L-band network, giving satellite operators access to the satellite and data they need, when they need it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Launch Telemetry DRS:&nbsp;<\/strong>Offers real-time telemetry data relay during the launch phase through Viasat\u2019s L-band network without the need to build or lease dedicated downrange ground stations. This service will offer launch providers reliable connectivity from ignition to orbit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-Capacity DRS:<\/strong> Will enable transmission of large volumes of data (e.g., full-motion video, high-res imagery, etc.) on demand, without prescheduling through Viasat\u2019s Ka-band network. Global coverage promotes continuous access wherever a customer\u2019s spacecraft travels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Direct-to-Earth (DTE) Service:<\/strong> Provides direct-to-Earth data services through Viasat\u2019s Ground Station as a Service (GSaaS) platform, delivering high-performance TT&amp;C and payload downlinks via a global ground station network spanning six continents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile Command &amp; Control:&nbsp;<\/strong>Offers a field-deployable command and control platform via a self-contained mobile satellite gateway. This mobile ground platform solution is designed to support secure TT&amp;C data transport from virtually any location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>John Reeves, Vice President of Space and Mission Systems, Viasat Government, added,&nbsp;<\/strong>\u201c<\/em><em>HaloNet<\/em><em>&nbsp;is helping transform near-Earth communications, combining our advanced space, ground, and networking infrastructure into a solutions portfolio addressing customer needs. Through HaloNet services,&nbsp;<\/em><em>Viasat&nbsp;<\/em><em>is providing a one-stop shop for multi-band, multi-path, secure connectivity and data transport solutions that will enable both government and commercial customers\u2019 missions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Based on mission parameters, HaloNet will use GEO relay satellites to dynamically deliver data. The relay transport paths will be L-band, Ka-band, or optical links with expected data rates ranging from 10\u2019s of Kbps to more than 10 Gbps for secure data dissemination on demand or pre-scheduled. Viasat\u2019s global DTE ground antennas provide increased optionality and further resilience. HaloNet\u2019s portfolio will provide a comprehensive solution for government and commercial users to access diverse data transport options that can be leveraged for different mission requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, today unveiled its HaloNet portfolio, a modular set of capabilities with a next-generation connectivity architecture that unifies space and terrestrial connectivity into a cohesive service offering. 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