UPDATE: ULA’s Launch Readiness Confirmed for ViaSat-3 Flight 2
Preparations continue smoothly for the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V mission carrying ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (F2), one of the most advanced commercial communication satellites. The launch is set for Wednesday, November 5, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
Launch Details and Weather Conditions
- The Atlas V 551 rocket, equipped with five solid rocket boosters and a standard-length payload fairing, will place the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit.
- The spacecraft ranks among the heaviest single-satellite payloads launched.
- Lift-off is scheduled for 10:24 p.m. with a 95% chance of favorable weather conditions.
Launch Readiness Review Completion
The Launch Readiness Review (LRR) was successfully completed this morning under the leadership of ULA Launch Director James Whelan at the Advanced Spaceflight Operations Center (ASOC).
“The Launch Readiness Review is GO for Wednesday’s liftoff of the United Launch Alliance commercial Atlas V rocket with one of the most sophisticated and powerful commercial communications satellites — the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 ultra-high-capacity broadband spacecraft.”
The review confirms all systems and preparations are finalized for the mission’s success.
Key Mission Information
- Launch vehicle: Atlas V 551 rocket
- Launch site: Space Launch Complex-41, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
- Mission: Deploy ViaSat-3 Flight 2 into geosynchronous transfer orbit
- Launch time: 10:24 p.m., November 5
- Weather forecast: 95% favorable for launch
The satellite will enhance global communication capabilities with its ultra-high-capacity broadband technology.