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US Space Force’s Space Systems Command awards SES a 5-year Ku-band connectivity BPA

Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded SES Space and Defense a five-year blanket purchase agreement for global Ku-band connectivity, including managed connectivity services. The BPA structure is designed to enable the military to obtain Ku-band connectivity more quickly as operational needs arise.

Discovered 2026-07-07T13:13:53.630965-07:00 | 2026-07-07T13:13:53.630965-07:00

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  • SSC’s five-year BPA adds a streamlined acquisition pathway for global Ku-band connectivity, including managed services, intended to improve speed of access to space-based communications.
  • For satellite connectivity providers like SES, the award signals continued demand from the Space Force for managed Ku-band services under flexible purchase terms.
  • The deal directly ties space communications procurement to operational readiness priorities by reducing the time typically required to source Ku-band capacity.

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