ULA’s Launch Readiness Confirmed for ViaSat-3 Flight 2
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to launch the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 mission, carrying one of the most powerful commercial communication satellites. The liftoff is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
Launch Details
- The launch window opens at 10:24 p.m. local time.
- Weather forecast shows a 95% chance of favorable conditions for launch.
- The Atlas V 551 rocket will carry the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 spacecraft into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
- The rocket is equipped with five side-mounted solid rocket boosters and a standard-length payload fairing.
- ViaSat-3 Flight 2 is among the heaviest single-satellite payloads launched to date.
- Liftoff will take place at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Launch Readiness Review
The Launch Readiness Review (LRR) has been completed and declared GO for Wednesday's mission. The LRR was led by ULA Launch Director James Whelan and conducted this morning at the Advanced Spaceflight Operations Center (ASOC).
The review confirmed readiness for the launch of the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 ultra-high-capacity broadband spacecraft, one of the most sophisticated commercial communications satellites.
The ViaSat-3 Flight 2 mission will enhance global broadband capabilities with an advanced ultra-high-capacity satellite.
Summary
The upcoming ULA Atlas V launch for ViaSat-3 Flight 2 is well-prepared and on track, aiming to deploy a key ultra-high-capacity satellite with a high likelihood of favorable launch conditions.