A U.S. Marine Corps satellite communications operator sets up a satellite terminal during a training exercise Credit: Courtesy photo

WASHINGTON — The Space Systems Command’s commercial space office awarded Viasat a $307 million contract to provide satellite communications services for the U.S. Marine Corps. The company is retaining the work after winning a recompete for the contract supporting Marine Corps global communications.according to a May 8 announcement.

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Sandra Erwin writes about military space programs, policy, technology and the industry that supports this sector. She has covered the military, the Pentagon, Congress and the defense industry for nearly two decades as editor of NDIA’s National Defense...