ULA Atlas V 551 – ViaSat-3 F2
Add This Event to Your CalendarDate: Nov 06, 2025
Location: SLC-41, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA
Launch time: 10:16 PM
Mission: High-throughput geostationary communications satellite for Viasat Inc.
Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO), then GEO
Payload & Mission Highlights
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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.
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Built on Boeing’s 702MP+ platform, it features dynamic beam-forming payloads for global coverage, with focus on the Americas and EMEA regions.
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The launch has been “scheduled for the second half of October 2025” according to Viasat and ULA public filings.
Visitor & Viewing Tips
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Best viewing locations: Jetty Park, Playalinda Beach, Titusville riverfront and other east-facing vantage spots on Florida’s Space Coast.
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Plan to arrive early: Launches to GEO/GTO often occur in early evening or late afternoon—anticipate parking and traffic delays.
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Bring: Camera, binoculars, sunscreen, water, folding chair for comfort.
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Live stream: Watch online via ULA’s or Viasat’s official livestream when announced.
Note & Disclaimer
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Exact launch date and time are still being finalized—this is a “TBA / NET Oct 2025” listing.
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Check FLspaceTourism.com and official ULA/Viasat channels for final timing and viewing advisories.
Or link below
🔗 For additional details and live coverage, visit the SpaceX Launches page.
Stay updated at www.ulalaunch.com/missions/next-launch/atlas-v-viasat-3-f2