• Successful ViaSat-3 F3 launch advances Viasat's global, multi-orbit network strategy
  • Designed to Deliver 1 Tbps of Capacity, ViaSat-3 F3 to Significantly Expand Flexible, Resilient, High-Speed Connectivity Across the Asia-Pacific Region Later this Year

CARLSBAD, Calif., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT), global leader in satellite communications, today announced the successful launch and initial signal acquisition of the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 (F3) satellite. The satellite successfully separated from the launch vehicle's upper stage just under five hours after liftoff, with initial signals acquired minutes later, confirming the satellite is healthy in orbit and ready for the next phase of operations. ViaSat-3 F3 lifted off earlier today at 10:13 a.m. EDT aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Next-Generation Satellite Set to Unlock APAC Capacity Expansion and Global Network Scale

ViaSat-3 F3 will provide services over the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Designed to deliver over 1 Terabit per second (Tbps) of throughput capacity, the satellite leverages innovative payload design and advanced beam-forming technology to optimize and steer immense capacity in real time, maximizing spectral efficiency and enabling bandwidth to be concentrated where demand and returns are highest. The satellite's efficient, flexible bandwidth deployment capabilities are a significant differentiator for commercial mobility and defense customers as demand for resilient, high-quality satellite communication services (SATCOM) continue to accelerate.

ViaSat-3 F3 completes Viasat's next generation ViaSat-3 satellite constellation and marks a key milestone in the company's global, multi-orbit network strategy. With ViaSat-3 F1 in service since 2024 and ViaSat-3 F2's in-orbit testing advancing, the launch of F3 positions Viasat to further scale global capacity and performance.