[...]One of our very highest priorities is getting VS-3 F2 and F3 into service, and we have been updating status on our satellite roadmap. For VS-3 F2 the critical path includes corrective actions and testing the reflectors and integrating with the spacecraft. We are still planning to ship VS-3 F2 to the launch site this summer. We have adjusted the in-service date roadmap to better reflect various potential schedule uncertainties post-shipment. The VS-3 F3 schedule critical path goes through antenna subsystem integration – which uses a different manufacturer and design not requiring corrective actions. We are monitoring the launch manifest and range priorities. As previously shared, VS-3 F2 will be launched via ULA. As we achieve satellite integration and test milestones on the spacecraft, we reduce the magnitude of the “bring into service” schedule risk, but of course, that does not eliminate schedule risks extrinsic to our own spacecraft or launch campaign that could, as in the past, affect schedules by weeks or more.[...]
Purpose: Short duration satellite Telemetry RF Functional Check at the launch site facility and in the fairing.Astrotech Process Facility: Titusville, FL 32780Coordinates: 28-31-32.8 N, 80-49-7.3 WULA Atlas Launch Pad SLC 41: Titusville, FL 32780Coordinates: 28-35-0.7 N, 80-34-58.7 WOperation Start Date: 07/18/2025Operation End Date: 01/18/2026
Does this imply that we will see another Atlas launch before Vulcan? Last ULA statement seemed to indicate Vulcan.
Assuming this is ViaSat-3 F2, as it mentions the 702MP+ satellite bus.1286-EX-ST-2025 [Jun 27]QuotePurpose: Short duration satellite Telemetry RF Functional Check at the launch site facility and in the fairing.Astrotech Process Facility: Titusville, FL 32780Coordinates: 28-31-32.8 N, 80-49-7.3 WULA Atlas Launch Pad SLC 41: Titusville, FL 32780Coordinates: 28-35-0.7 N, 80-34-58.7 WOperation Start Date: 07/18/2025Operation End Date: 01/18/2026There's also this Viasat STA (SES-STA-20250513-00681). [Jun 27]Unfortunately the new ICFS is password protected for FCC authorised users only, so the Narrative is inaccessable.
Quote from: StraumliBlight on 06/27/2025 07:19 pmAssuming this is ViaSat-3 F2, as it mentions the 702MP+ satellite bus.1286-EX-ST-2025 [Jun 27]QuotePurpose: Short duration satellite Telemetry RF Functional Check at the launch site facility and in the fairing.Astrotech Process Facility: Titusville, FL 32780Coordinates: 28-31-32.8 N, 80-49-7.3 WULA Atlas Launch Pad SLC 41: Titusville, FL 32780Coordinates: 28-35-0.7 N, 80-34-58.7 WOperation Start Date: 07/18/2025Operation End Date: 01/18/2026There's also this Viasat STA (SES-STA-20250513-00681). [Jun 27]Unfortunately the new ICFS is password protected for FCC authorised users only, so the Narrative is inaccessable.I posted this in the launch manifest page, but figured here would be good too. ULA filed an STA for a Atlas V launch a couple months back and interestingly it states 2 satellites. Will they add the F3 to this launch? ULA filed an STA for a Atlas V Launch on 4/15/2025 approved on 5/1/2025 for Atlas V Launches. It lists start of launch as 6/11/2025 in the Narrative and interestingly says it is for 2 satellites at 500km & 30deg."The Atlas V vehicle will be launched on an easterly trajectory from Eastern Range (ER) LaunchComplex 41 (SLC-41). A single Centaur main engine burn with a Guidance CommandedShutdown (GCS) will place the two spacecraft into a Low Earth Orbit (500 km circular at 30.0deg inclination). Spacecraft separation will occur at approximately 18 minutes afterliftoff."The only Atlas V booked outside of Kuiper is for ViaSat-3 EMA (I think same as ViaSat-3 F2?) which is a single, or is ViaSat adding a 2nd satellite to the launch like the ViaSat-3 F3 which was slated for early 2026?https://apps.fcc.gov/els/GetAtt.html?id=373575&x=.
Q1 FY2026 Shareholder Letter[...]For VS-3 F2 we completed implementation and testing of the corrective actions for the deployable reflectors and have begun the process of final flight installations and closeouts. We have also completed ground operations and defined launch campaign schedules and launch day operational plans with our launch partner. We expect to ship VS-3 F2 to the launch site by the end of next month (September 2025).[...]
Q1 FY2026 Shareholder LetterFor VS-3 F2 we completed implementation and testing of the corrective actions for the deployable reflectors and have begun the process of final flight installations and closeouts. We have also completed ground operations and defined launch campaign schedules and launch day operational plans with our launch partner. We expect to ship VS-3 F2 to the launch site by the end of next month (September 2025).
Quote from: GewoonLukas_ on 08/05/2025 08:13 pmQ1 FY2026 Shareholder LetterFor VS-3 F2 we completed implementation and testing of the corrective actions for the deployable reflectors and have begun the process of final flight installations and closeouts. We have also completed ground operations and defined launch campaign schedules and launch day operational plans with our launch partner. We expect to ship VS-3 F2 to the launch site by the end of next month (September 2025).Seem like late Summer (August) is out. Launch could be NET September.
Viasat Announces ViaSat-3 F2 Scheduled to Launch in October, Expected to More Than Double Viasat’s Bandwidth CapacitySep 4, 2025Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (F2) satellite is scheduled to launch aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V551 from Space Launch Complex 41 (SLC-41) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida in the second half of October 2025.[...]The precise ViaSat-3 F2 launch date and time will be provided closer to launch in conjunction with ULA.
Launch has officially been scheduled for the second half of October. I suspect this will be the next launch after KA-03:QuoteViasat Announces ViaSat-3 F2 Scheduled to Launch in October, Expected to More Than Double Viasat’s Bandwidth CapacitySep 4, 2025Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (F2) satellite is scheduled to launch aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V551 from Space Launch Complex 41 (SLC-41) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida in the second half of October 2025.[...]The precise ViaSat-3 F2 launch date and time will be provided closer to launch in conjunction with ULA.
Quote from: GewoonLukas_ on 09/04/2025 12:06 pmLaunch has officially been scheduled for the second half of October. I suspect this will be the next launch after KA-03:QuoteViasat Announces ViaSat-3 F2 Scheduled to Launch in October, Expected to More Than Double Viasat’s Bandwidth CapacitySep 4, 2025Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (F2) satellite is scheduled to launch aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V551 from Space Launch Complex 41 (SLC-41) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida in the second half of October 2025.[...]The precise ViaSat-3 F2 launch date and time will be provided closer to launch in conjunction with ULA.Yeah, Next ULA launch but then what happened to USSF-87. I think the new planning would be after KA-03ViaSat-3 EMEA - Mid October USSF-87 - Mid November GPS-III 09 - December KV-01 & KA-04 possibly between November and December.
Lukas C. H.@GewoonLukas_·Viasat has announced that the Atlas V 551 launch of their ViaSat-3 F2 satellite is scheduled for the 2nd half of next month! It was originally supposed to launch a few months after ViaSat-3 Americas in 2023, but the F1 antenna anomaly delayed it due to additional checks and work.
Viasat@viasat🛰️🚀 ViaSat-3 F2 is scheduled to launch in the second half of October aboard @ulalaunch's Atlas V551 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and is anticipated to provide more bandwidth capacity than the entire existing fleet when it comes into service:
If they pull off launching in late October, that would be the fastest turnaround yet for ULA this year. I am curious to see if they can.
Quote from: sstli2 on 09/25/2025 03:19 pmIf they pull off launching in late October, that would be the fastest turnaround yet for ULA this year. I am curious to see if they can.Is there any word on when the new VIF will be ready? It’s got to be close at this point.
