Viasat Launches 1 Tbps ViaSat-3 F3 on Falcon Heavy to Serve Asia-Pacific
ViaSat-3 F3 launched on April 29 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, separated in five hours and acquired initial signals minutes later confirming healthy orbit insertion. The 1 Tbps satellite will cover Asia-Pacific, completes Viasat’s ViaSat-3 constellation and will enter service late summer, boosting network throughput and resilience for defense users.
1. Successful Launch and Signal Acquisition
ViaSat-3 F3 lifted off on April 29 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center, separated in five hours and acquired its initial signals minutes later, confirming the satellite’s health and orbit insertion.
2. High-Capacity Design and APAC Coverage
Engineered to deliver over 1 Tbps of capacity, ViaSat-3 F3 employs advanced payload and beamforming technology to optimize spectral efficiency and will provide high-speed connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region.
3. Constellation Completion and Service Timeline
F3 completes Viasat’s three-satellite ViaSat-3 constellation, joining F1 in service and F2 in testing, and is set to enter operational service in late summer, enhancing network throughput and resilience for defense and enterprise customers.