Viasat is a global provider of satellite broadband and is looking to sign up military customers for its new Viasat-3 geostationary constellation of three highcapacity satellites. The first ViaSat-3, projected to launch in early 2023, will cover the Americas, to be followed later in the year by a second satellite to service Europe, the Middle East and Africa. A third satellite will cover Asia.
Viasat is a global provider of satellite broadband and is looking to sign up military customers for its new Viasat-3 geostationary constellation of three highcapacity satellites. The first ViaSat-3, projected to launch in late 2022, will cover the Americas, to be followed later in the year by a second satellite to service Europe, the Middle East and Africa. A third satellite will cover Asia.
Indonesia asks for 8-month deadline extension to launch 16U cubesat into geo orbit on @SpaceX Falcon Heavy with @ViasatInc Viasat-3 Americas sat. @ITU #SpaceInventor #GravitySpace. https://bit.ly/3ytmwJd
Indonesia requests ITU deadline extension for Falcon Heavy launch of cubesat into geostationary orbitwritten by Peter B. De Selding June 29, 2022PARIS — The government of Indonesia, seeking to retain Ka- and Ku-band rights to a geostationary orbital slot through the temporary use of a 16U cubesat, is asking for an eight-month extension of the deadline to start operations following the satellite’s launch delay.The satellite, which Indonesia calls Nusantara-H1-A, will be used by Indonesia for only three months, the regulatory minimum to “bring into use” (BIU) a satellite network. After that, it will move to another location.
There is another rideshare passenger on the flight.QuoteIndonesia asks for 8-month deadline extension to launch 16U cubesat into geo orbit on @SpaceX Falcon Heavy with @ViasatInc Viasat-3 Americas sat. @ITU #SpaceInventor #GravitySpace. https://bit.ly/3ytmwJdQuoteIndonesia requests ITU deadline extension for Falcon Heavy launch of cubesat into geostationary orbitwritten by Peter B. De Selding June 29, 2022PARIS — The government of Indonesia, seeking to retain Ka- and Ku-band rights to a geostationary orbital slot through the temporary use of a 16U cubesat, is asking for an eight-month extension of the deadline to start operations following the satellite’s launch delay.The satellite, which Indonesia calls Nusantara-H1-A, will be used by Indonesia for only three months, the regulatory minimum to “bring into use” (BIU) a satellite network. After that, it will move to another location.
Viasat Initiates Mechanical Integration on ViaSat-3Satellite Enters Key Launch Configuration Integration PhaseCARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, announced today the first ViaSat-3 satellite is now in the mechanical environments build process. The process milestone involves the attachment of the solar arrays, reflectors and other items which will result in the satellite being in its full, launch configuration for the first time. "Entering the mechanical environments build process is a very significant milestone toward completing the satellite and readying it for flight later this year," said Dave Ryan, president, Space & Commercial Networks at Viasat. "These efforts demonstrate our momentum to ready the satellite for launch."The ViaSat-3 class of Ka-band satellites is expected to provide the best bandwidth economics in the industry with incredible flexibility to move and concentrate that capacity virtually anywhere there is demand - whether it is over land, the ocean or in the air. The first two satellites are planned to focus on the Americas and on EMEA, respectively. The third ViaSat-3 payload is undergoing final integration and testing and will focus on the Asia Pacific region, completing Viasat's global service coverage....
The upcoming launch of the ViaSat-3 (Americas) satellite is anticipated to support the commencement of commercial service on the satellite in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023
Not sure where the "late 2022" comes from on this thread.
The first ViaSat-3, projected to launch in late 2022, will cover the Americas, to be followed later in the year by a second satellite to service Europe, the Middle East and Africa. A third satellite will cover Asia.
Isn't that the same delay announced 31 May 2022 for around six weekshttps://www.lightreading.com/opticalip-networks/viasat-3-satellite-service-launch-slips-to-early-2023/d/d-id/777910or via 10K page 5https://investors.viasat.com/static-files/48d52cb0-c697-46eb-bb42-9bbdd31b0a7eQuoteThe upcoming launch of the ViaSat-3 (Americas) satellite is anticipated to support the commencement of commercial service on the satellite in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023Note "fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023" = Q1 2023 as they have March 31 year end.There was a feb delay that put it to late summer.late summer + 6 weeks + some extra ground testing rather than in spaceseems like I would suggest Q4 20232 for the launch so that it can start service in q1 2023.Not sure where the "late 2022" comes from on this thread. It could be the 8 month extension for Nusantara but you might ask for an 8 month extension if you are currently expecting launch to be NET 4 months after the deadline in case there are further delays so you don't get a proper NET date by adding 8 months to the deadline.
https://www.viasat.com/about/newsroom/press-releases/viasat-initiates-mechanical-integration-viasat-3/QuoteViasat Initiates Mechanical Integration on ViaSat-3Satellite Enters Key Launch Configuration Integration PhaseCARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, announced today the first ViaSat-3 satellite is now in the mechanical environments build process. The process milestone involves the attachment of the solar arrays, reflectors and other items which will result in the satellite being in its full, launch configuration for the first time. "Entering the mechanical environments build process is a very significant milestone toward completing the satellite and readying it for flight later this year," said Dave Ryan, president, Space & Commercial Networks at Viasat. "These efforts demonstrate our momentum to ready the satellite for launch."...
Viasat Initiates Mechanical Integration on ViaSat-3Satellite Enters Key Launch Configuration Integration PhaseCARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, announced today the first ViaSat-3 satellite is now in the mechanical environments build process. The process milestone involves the attachment of the solar arrays, reflectors and other items which will result in the satellite being in its full, launch configuration for the first time. "Entering the mechanical environments build process is a very significant milestone toward completing the satellite and readying it for flight later this year," said Dave Ryan, president, Space & Commercial Networks at Viasat. "These efforts demonstrate our momentum to ready the satellite for launch."...
.@ViasatInc: Aero connectivity driving record services rev; US, Euro fixed broadband down, Brazil up; Viasat-3 on track for Q4 launch; we can lease, not buy, low-latency options; no comment on @SpaceX Starlink effect on US business. @Eutelsat_SA @OneWeb. https://bit.ly/3bPb41M
We continue to target launch of ViaSat-3 (Americas) in Q3 FY2023 with commencement of commercial service inearly Q4 FY2023.
Viasat doesn't seem real happy with Boeing's performance. Requesting extension of FCC launch and operation milestone to April 30, which should be routinely approved.
Despite Viasat’s diligent efforts, Boeing has been unable or unwilling to consistently address staffing shortages, delaying its ability to complete the final stages of the ViaSat-3 construction process. In addition, there have been numerous intermittent and unpredictable COVID-19-related changes to working conditions in the Boeing factory, which have had the effect of impeding or slowing work on the ViaSat-3 construction process. These public health directives have been issued by Los Angeles County authorities and have driven increased inefficiencies in the construction process.Notably, Boeing has been a leading provider of complex commercial spacecraft, including ViaSat-2, and has had a good reputation for its technical and programmatic performance. Accordingly, there was no reason for Viasat to anticipate Boeing’s poor schedule performance at the outset of the program. Once this became apparent, Viasat deployed additional teams of experts to Boeing’s facilities to directly supervise and direct work, which has resulted in better schedule performance.
https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131127#assets_20295_131127-117QuoteBoeing Delivers Two Commercial Satellites to SES for ULA Launch- First Boeing commercial satellites delivered since pandemic<snip>
Boeing Delivers Two Commercial Satellites to SES for ULA Launch- First Boeing commercial satellites delivered since pandemic<snip>
The ViaSat-3 satellite has now entered the mechanical environmental testing process, simulating the vibration and acoustic environments that the satellite will experience during the launch and early transfer orbit phases of its mission, in preparation for launch later this year.
I'm not sure how long this testing usually takes but launching this year seems tight (unless USSF-67 gets pushed into next year).
Viasat said last week that its first of three Viasat 3-series internet broadband satellites, booked to launch on a Falcon Heavy toward geosynchronous orbit, is scheduled to lift off before the end of the year. But industry sources said the first Viasat 3 launch, already delayed by supply chain issues that affected satellite and payload manufacturing, could delay into early 2023.