14 November 2025 – Viasat announced the successful launch and initial signal acquisition of the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (F2) satellite. The satellite lifted off yesterday at 10:04 p.m. EST aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V551 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. ViaSat-3 F2 will provide services over the Americas region and represents the latest addition to Viasat’s global satellite network. The satellite is designed with state-of-the-art technology to maximize efficient, flexible bandwidth deployment and provide enhanced performance for commercial mobility, fixed broadband and defense customers, among others, as demand for resilient, high-quality connectivity accelerates. ViaSat-3 F2 is anticipated to double the overall bandwidth capacity of Viasat’s entire existing fleet. The successful launch of the satellite marks a significant step forward for Viasat’s global, multi-orbit network roadmap, helping Viasat further provide unrivaled flexibility to move and concentrate capacity wherever it’s most needed—on land, at sea, or in the air. Read more