Boeing Delivers ViaSat-3 Flight 3 to Viasat

The satellite will provide state-of-the-art connectivity to the Asia-Pacific region.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:16am

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A highly detailed, glowing 3D macro illustration of the ViaSat-3 F3 satellite's digital infrastructure and hardware components, bathed in neon cyan and magenta lights, conceptually representing the advanced, high-tech nature of the spacecraft.The delivery of the powerful ViaSat-3 F3 satellite will expand high-speed, flexible connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region.Cape Canaveral Today

Boeing has delivered the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 (VS-3 F3) spacecraft to Viasat. The satellite, built on Boeing's high-power 702MP+ platform, will provide the Asia-Pacific region with advanced technology to maximize efficient and flexible bandwidth deployment for commercial mobility and defense customers.

Why it matters

The ViaSat-3 constellation is a key part of Viasat's strategy to expand its high-speed, high-capacity satellite internet services globally. The delivery of VS-3 F3 marks an important milestone in the program, as it will extend the network's coverage to the Asia-Pacific region, enabling expanded connectivity options for customers across the area.

The details

VS-3 F3 was integrated at Boeing's El Segundo facility in California and features Boeing's flight-proven 702 family platform, which was developed to support larger, more power-intensive payloads. The satellite incorporates all-electric propulsion, upgraded supporting electronics, and large deployable radiators to manage the thermal demands of the high-power mission. Following final integration and testing, Boeing officially delivered the satellite to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, where it will undergo pre-launch processing and mission preparations ahead of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch.

  • Boeing delivered VS-3 F3 to Viasat on April 8, 2026.
  • The satellite will undergo pre-launch processing at Cape Canaveral ahead of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch.

The players

Boeing

An American aerospace company that manufactures commercial jetliners, defense, space and security systems, and provides airline services.

Viasat

A global communications company that provides high-speed satellite internet, secure networking systems, and other communication services.

Ryan Reid

President of Boeing Satellite Systems International.

Dave Abrahamian

Vice president of Space Systems at Viasat.

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What they’re saying

“ViaSat-3 F3 reflects the strength of Boeing's 702 family and our long-standing partnership with Viasat. With this delivery, we're providing a high-power, flexible platform designed to support Viasat's next-generation connectivity mission which is proving more valuable every single day. We are thankful for their partnership and trust.”

— Ryan Reid, President of Boeing Satellite Systems International

“The delivery of ViaSat-3 F3 marks an important milestone for the program and for the customers who will rely on it for resilient, secure, flexible and high-performance connectivity across the APAC region. Throughout the ViaSat-3 program, Boeing's platform performance and mission operations have been essential to achieving these goals for our business and our customers.”

— Dave Abrahamian, Vice president of Space Systems, Viasat

What’s next

The ViaSat-3 F3 satellite will undergo final pre-launch processing and preparations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station ahead of its planned launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

The takeaway

The delivery of the ViaSat-3 F3 satellite to Viasat represents a significant milestone in the expansion of Viasat's high-speed, high-capacity satellite internet services to the Asia-Pacific region. The advanced capabilities of the Boeing-built platform will enable Viasat to provide resilient, secure, and flexible connectivity to customers across the APAC market.