Viasat Launches ViaSat-3 F3 with 1 Tbps Capacity for Asia-Pacific
Viasat’s ViaSat-3 F3 satellite successfully separated under five hours after its 10:13 a.m. Falcon Heavy liftoff and acquired its first signals minutes later, confirming orbital health. Designed to deliver over 1 Tbps throughput capacity across the Asia-Pacific, F3 completes Viasat’s three-satellite constellation and advances its multi-orbit network strategy.
1. Successful Launch and Signal Acquisition
ViaSat-3 F3 lifted off at 10:13 a.m. EDT aboard a Falcon Heavy from Launch Complex 39A and separated from the upper stage just under five hours later. Initial signal acquisition occurred minutes after separation, confirming the satellite is healthy in orbit and ready for payload deployments.
2. High-Capacity APAC Coverage
The F3 payload is engineered to deliver over 1 Terabit per second of throughput using advanced beamforming technology to steer capacity in real time. This capability enables Viasat to concentrate bandwidth in Asia-Pacific markets with the highest demand and revenue potential.
3. Completion of ViaSat-3 Constellation
With F3 now in orbit, Viasat has completed its three-satellite ViaSat-3 constellation, following F1 service entry in 2024 and ongoing in-orbit testing of F2. This milestone marks a key phase in building a global, multi-orbit network to scale performance and resilience.
4. Path to Service Entry
Next steps for F3 include solar array deployment, navigation to its geostationary slot, reflector deployment and in-orbit testing. Viasat anticipates F3 will enter commercial service in late summer, integrating into its broader satellite network for customers globally.