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, one of the most powerful commercial communication satellites, on Wednesday, November 5. The mission will lift off from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
Launch Details
- Launch time: 10:24 p.m.
- Launch vehicle: Atlas V 551 rocket
- Configuration: Five side-mounted solid rocket boosters and a standard-length payload fairing
- Mission: Place the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 spacecraft into a geosynchronous transfer orbit
- Payload: One of the heaviest single-satellite payloads
Weather and Readiness
Today’s launch forecast shows a 95% chance of favorable weather, supporting a smooth liftoff. The Launch Readiness Review (LRR) was successfully completed this morning at the Advanced Spaceflight Operations Center.
"The Launch Readiness Review (LRR) 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."
— ULA Launch Director James Whelan
The LRR was led by ULA Launch Director James Whelan, confirming that all systems and teams are prepared for the mission.
Summary
The ViaSat-3 Flight 2 launch by ULA’s Atlas V rocket is on track for November 5, with high weather confidence and successful readiness checks ensuring a crucial milestone for commercial satellite communications.
Author’s summary: ULA is fully prepared for the complex launch of ViaSat-3 Flight 2, highlighting a major step forward in commercial satellite broadband capabilities.
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