Viasat to Launch Final ViaSat-3 F3 on April 27 with 1Tbps APAC Coverage
Viasat will launch its final ViaSat-3 F3 satellite on April 27, 2026, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket at Kennedy Space Center. The satellite will deliver over 1 Tbps throughput across the Asia-Pacific region and is expected to enter service by late summer 2026, completing the ViaSat-3 constellation.
1. Mission Schedule and Launch Vehicle
Viasat has scheduled the launch of ViaSat-3 F3 for April 27, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center’s LC-39A, using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The launch window opens at 10:21 a.m. EDT and will target a favorable transfer orbit to accelerate time to geostationary orbit.
2. Satellite Capabilities and Coverage
ViaSat-3 F3 is designed to deliver over 1 terabit per second of throughput across the Asia-Pacific region, enhancing capacity for commercial mobility, fixed services and defense customers. It employs electric propulsion for orbit raising and advanced payload flexibility for dynamic bandwidth allocation.
3. Timeline and Service Entry
Following launch, the satellite will undergo several months of transfer and rigorous in-orbit testing of both bus and payload components. Service entry is projected by late summer 2026, marking completion of the three-satellite ViaSat-3 constellation and enabling unified global high-capacity coverage.