Intelsat Selected Lyntris for US Space Force Program
Lyntris will serve as the payload integrator for a multi-billion dollar military satellite initiative.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Space
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Intelsat General Communications has selected Lyntris to act as the payload integrator for the U.S. Space Force Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) programme. The initiative focuses on building a resilient geostationary satellite constellation.
Why it matters
The programme aims to improve tactical satellite communications resilience by supplementing existing infrastructure with a distributed network utilizing Protected Tactical Waveform.
The PTS-G programme operates under a multiple-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a total ceiling of $4 billion. Lyntris contributes core radiofrequency payload architecture, precision pointing systems, and antenna technologies.
The players
Intelsat General Communications
This company acts as the prime contractor for the U.S. Space Force PTS-G programme.
Lyntris
This organization specializes in military antenna systems and provides payload architecture for the project.
Space Systems Command
This military entity manages the satellite programme from its base in California.
The details
Integration and testing for the satellite payloads will take place at the Lyntris facility located in Longmont, Colorado. The programme is managed by the Space Systems Command and relies on Protected Tactical Waveform to secure communications.
Timeline
Initial operational capability for the satellite network is targeted for fiscal year 2029.
The Big Picture
This integration contract represents a critical supply-chain selection for the overarching Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global programme. By securing specialized payload integration, the military continues its shift toward a more distributed and resilient satellite architecture.
The development of a more resilient, protected satellite network could eventually enhance the reliability and security of critical domestic communications infrastructure. The project represents a significant long-term investment in satellite technology that may eventually influence broader industry standards for secure signal transmission.
The takeaway
The selection of a specialized payload integrator marks a key milestone in the effort to modernize military satellite communications against emerging threats. Ensuring such technology remains robust is vital for maintaining secure data transmission across national networks.
What happens next
The U.S. Space Force has targeted fiscal year 2029 for the delivery of the initial operational capability for the satellite network.
Further reading
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