Viasat Ordered All.Space Hydra MAX Satellite Terminals
The newly approved terminal enables simultaneous multi-link satellite connectivity for defense operations.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Telecommunications
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Viasat has officially ordered the All.Space Hydra MAX terminal, which has gained operational approval for its NextGen Ka-band satellite network. The hardware allows for simultaneous, independent connections across multiple satellite constellations.
Why it matters
Defense and government users require resilient, multi-orbit communication architectures to maintain connectivity in high-stakes environments. This partnership centralizes high-performance terminal access within the Viasat ecosystem.
The Hydra MAX terminal supports simultaneous multi-link operation on at least two independent Ka-band networks. It maintains compatibility across disparate constellations including WGS, O3b mPOWER, Viasat 3, GX, Amazon Kuiper, and Telesat Lightspeed.
The players
Viasat
A global communications company providing satellite internet services and secure networking solutions for government and defense sectors.
All.Space
A satellite technology firm that develops multi-link smart terminals capable of connecting to multiple constellations simultaneously.
The details
The Hydra MAX utilizes a modular architecture to manage wideband connections across multiple satellite networks concurrently. By integrating this hardware, Viasat enables users to maintain seamless data links across independent orbital planes, a shift from traditional single-link satellite terminals. This capability is designed for resilient communication, allowing the system to switch or bond signals across different provider networks to ensure continuous high-performance connectivity.
Timeline
The Hydra MAX terminal debuted in 2025.
Viasat and All.Space entered a strategic partnership in 2026.
The terminal order was officially announced on October 13, 2026.
The Tech Race
The transition to multi-orbit terminals represents a competitive shift toward software-defined antenna architectures that reduce reliance on a single satellite provider. This hardware deployment follows a broader industry trend of integrating interoperability to support secure, resilient defense communication.
Defense and government agencies can now deploy the Hydra MAX to ensure consistent high-speed data flow across multiple satellite networks. This reduces the risk of connectivity outages by allowing the system to maintain active links with secondary networks during primary signal disruptions.
The takeaway
The move to standardize multi-link terminals is a critical step in building redundant satellite networks for complex operations. Watch for further procurement updates as the partnership between Viasat and All.Space scales to meet specific deployment requirements for defense networks.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Via Satellite.
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