Viasat is using a ULA Atlas V rocket to blast its payload to orbit.
Starlink rival Starlink Viasat , working with United Launch Alliance , is making final preparations for the launch of an Atlas V rocket carrying the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 ultra-high-capacity broadband satellite.
The Atlas V will lift off from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday, and you can watch the launch as it happens . Once in service, the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 satellite is expected to more than double the bandwidth capacity of Viasat’s existing satellite fleet, resulting in enhanced broadband capacity for aviation, maritime, government, and customers in remote regions around the world. For this mission, the rocket will launch the payload into an elliptical geosynchronous transfer orbit . The satellite will then undergo rigorous in-orbit testing before entering service early next year. The Atlas V rocket carrying the satellite to space stands at 196 feet . At liftoff, the vehicle will generate 2.7 million pounds of thrust from its main engine and five solid rocket boosters, considerably more than SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket, which generates 1.7 million pounds of thrust, but way less than SpaceX’s Starship, which creates a record-breaking 17 million pounds of thrust as it roars away from the launchpad. The Atlas V has proved its reliability over the years, launching 104 times since its first flight in 2002. How to watch ULA is targeting 10:24 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 6, for the launch of the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 satellite. Related: Ride a rocket to orbit in this cool ULA launch video A livestream of the liftoff will begin about 20 minutes before launch, at 10:04 p.m. ET . You can watch the livestream via the video player embedded at the top of this page, or by heading to ULA’s YouTube channel, which will carry the same feed. The weather conditions are looking good for the mission, but as with any rocket launch, a last-minute technical hitch could disrupt proceedings. We’ll update here just as soon as we hear anything, but you can also check ULA’s X account for the very latest information.
Atlas V Internet Satellite Rockets Starlink ULA United Launch Alliance Viasat
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cowboys, Jerry Jones lose NFL trade deadline battle to aggressive division rivalThe Dallas Cowboys were believed to be in the mix for a Miami Dolphins star pass rusher at the NFL trade deadline, but missed out on one target to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles.
Read more »
Three Storylines To Watch On Saturday When No. 12 Virginia Plays Wake ForestThree major things to watch this upcoming weekend for the Cavaliers
Read more »
Mariners' Division Rival Labeled As Surprise Threat To Sign Eugenio SuárezThe Seattle Mariners could face a challenge from the Athletics to keep their star third baseman -- if that's something they care to do.
Read more »
Joe Concha suggests Newsom sees Harris as a 2028 ‘rival’Joe Concha predicted Gov. Gavin Newsom will have to compete with Kamala Harris for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination.
Read more »
This Victoria’s Secret rival has closed, ceased shipping, without filing for bankruptcyAnother retail business has ended up on the chopping block.
Read more »
Trade secret lawsuit dismissed between rival Utah protein bar companiesCassidy Wixom is an award-winning reporter for KSL.com. She covers Utah County communities, arts and entertainment, and breaking news. Cassidy graduated from BYU before joining KSL in 2022.
Read more »