Boeing has delivered the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 (VS-3 F3) spacecraft to Viasat, marking a key milestone in their partnership. Built on Boeing’s high-power 702MP+ platform and integrated at its El Segundo, California facility, the satellite will deliver advanced, flexible bandwidth to the Asia-Pacific region—serving commercial mobility, defense, and other high-density markets.
“ViaSat-3 F3 reflects the strength of Boeing’s 702 family and our long-standing partnership with Viasat,” said Ryan Reid, president of Boeing Satellite Systems International. “We’re providing a high-power, flexible platform designed to support Viasat’s next-generation connectivity mission.”
Following final testing and verification in California, Boeing delivered the satellite to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, where both companies will support pre-launch processing ahead of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch. The delivery completes Boeing’s production and integration work for VS-3 F3.
Dave Abrahamian, Viasat’s vice president of Space Systems, noted: “The delivery of ViaSat-3 F3 marks an important milestone for customers who will rely on resilient, secure, and high-performance connectivity across the APAC region.”
The 702MP+ platform was scaled to accommodate larger solar arrays, higher-capacity batteries, upgraded electronics, and large deployable radiators to manage thermal demands. It also features all-electric propulsion, building on Boeing’s 702SP heritage while extending efficiency to the larger 702MP class. Enhanced structural elements and attitude-control ensure precise pointing despite the system’s size and flexibility.
With VS-3 F1 already providing commercial airline connectivity and VS-3 F2 nearing service over the Americas, VS-3 F3 will extend coverage to the Asia-Pacific, enabling expanded connectivity options across the region. Boeing and Viasat will jointly support launch operations in Florida, continuing their collaboration from design to delivery.
