ULA Atlas V 551 – ViaSat-3 F2

Launch time: 10:16 PM

Mission: High-throughput geostationary communications satellite for Viasat Inc.
Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO), then GEO 

Payload & Mission Highlights

• ViaSat-3 F2 is the second satellite in Viasat’s ultra-high-capacity ViaSat-3 series, designed to more than double Viasat’s global bandwidth capacity. 

• Built on Boeing’s 702MP+ platform, it features dynamic beam-forming payloads for global coverage, with focus on the Americas and EMEA regions. 

• The launch has been “scheduled for the second half of October 2025” according to Viasat and ULA public filings. 

Visitor & Viewing Tips

• Best viewing locations: Jetty Park, Playalinda Beach, Titusville riverfront and other east-facing vantage spots on Florida’s Space Coast.

• Plan to arrive early: Launches to GEO/GTO often occur in early evening or late afternoon—anticipate parking and traffic delays.

• Bring: Camera, binoculars, sunscreen, water, folding chair for comfort.

• Live stream: Watch online via ULA’s or Viasat’s official livestream when announced.

Note & Disclaimer

• Exact launch date and time are still being finalized—this is a “TBA / NET Oct 2025” listing.

• Check FLspaceTourism.com and official ULA/Viasat channels for final timing and viewing advisories.

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Stay updated at www.ulalaunch.com/missions/next-launch/atlas-v-viasat-3-f2

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