Viasat calls for multi-orbit connectivity to bolster India’s space sovereignty

New Delhi: The global technology company Viasat on Tuesday highlighted the strategic importance of assured spectrum access and resilient satellite communications (SATCOM) at the DefSat 2026 conference held at New Delhi’s Manekshaw Centre. Addressing the opening plenary session, Ben Palmer, President of Viasat Commercial, underscored the role of these technologies in safeguarding national security and sustaining economic stability.

Palmer noted the necessity of assured connectivity across alternate orbits and radio frequency bands. He stated, “We’re looking at ways to ensure governments have access to assured connectivity via alternate orbits and alternate radio frequency spectrum. We are innovating to deliver cyber and EW resilience, access to different spectrum and new ways to deliver these key enabling capabilities.”