ViaSat-3 is satellite reimagined
Get to know the next generation of high-capacity satellites from Viasat
Introducing ViaSat-3
The ViaSat-3 constellation is our next generation of ultra-high-capacity, Ka-band satellites, expected to increase our global coverage and network capacity — bringing affordable, high-quality connectivity where, when, and how it's needed most. When fully operational, the network is expected to enable billions — in homes and businesses, on planes and at sea, and in communities that were once off the grid — to connect with the people and information they need.
The first satellite of the global ViaSat-3 constellation was successfully launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida in 2023. Launches for the subsequent ViasSat-3 satellites are pending.
Scenes from the launch of ViaSat-3 Americas
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ViaSat-3 Americas makes its way from the Florida space coast to geostationary orbit
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The ViaSat-3 payload starts its ascent
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ViaSat-3 lifts off from Kennedy Space Center
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Lift off for the ViaSat-3 Americas payload
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The ViaSat-3 payload on the lauch pad, launch morning
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The ViaSat-3 payload on the launch pad the night before launch
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NASA's Kennedy Space Center at dusk as the ViaSat-3 Americas launch approaches
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Final preparations as ViaSat-3 Americas readies for launch
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The ViaSat-3 payload on the launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida
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The ViaSat-3 payload, preparing for launch
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The ViaSat-3 payload makes its way to the launch pad
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The ViaSat-3 payload is loaded on the transport that will take it to the launch pad
Learn more about the ViaSat-3 constellation
Capacity
See how the ViaSat-3 constellation is expected to help foster digital inclusion by sustainably serving people, communities, and businesses with high-quality, affordable bandwidth.
Near-global coverage
With just three satellites, the ViaSat-3 constellation is expected to create a seamless, global network, providing continuous coverage for nearly all of the populated world.
Dynamic bandwidth allocation
The ViaSat-3 constellation is expected to enable us to move capacity where and when it's needed most.
ViaSat-3 constellation at a glance
- Spectrum: The ViaSat-3 constellation will operate on Ka-band
- Coverage: The ViaSat-3 constellation is designed to cover North and South America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia Pacific
- Speed: Each ViaSat-3 satellite is planned to have the ability to deliver download speeds of up to 100+ of Mbps
- Capacity: Each satellite is anticipated to deliver at least 1 Terabit of throughput data per second (1Tbps)
- Weight: Each satellite is expected to weigh approximately 6 metric tons
