BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Florida Space Tourism Network (flspacetourism.com)//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3e1be9f0d3ea7db0c7d0be3bc5b1c8f7 DTSTAMP:20260406T003948Z SUMMARY:United Launch Alliance Atlas V 551 – ViaSat-3 F2 DESCRIPTION:

Launch: 10:04 PM

Rocket: Atlas V 551
🛰️ Mission Type: Communications Satellite (High-throughput GEO)
📡 Payload: ViaSat-3 F2 &mdash\; Boeing 702MP platform\, Ka-ban d ultra-high capacity

Mission Ove rview

ViaSat-3 F2 is part of the ViaSat-3 global satellite constellation: three ultra-high-capacity Ka-band satellites each capable of delivering over 1 Tbps of bandwidth. This mission will significantly ex pand ViaSat&rsquo\;s network\, providing enhanced connectivity for consume r\, aviation\, maritime\, and government services. \;

ViaSat notes the F2 satellite will more than double the capacity of its existing f leet once in service. \;

&n bsp\;Visitor &\; Viewing Tips

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Best Locations to Watch: Jetty Park\, Playalinda Beach\, Titusville waterfront\, Cocoa Be ach Pier &mdash\; all great vantage points along the Space Coast.
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Arrive Early: GE O-mission launches often occur in the evening or late night &mdash\; scope local schedule updates and plan ahead.
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What to Bring: Camera (for long exposure o ptions)\, binoculars\, water\, sunscreen (or light jacket if late day)\, f olding chair.
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Liv estream Option: ULA will likely provide a live webcast&mdash\;che ck ULA&rsquo\;s official launch page for link when posted.
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🔗 For additional details and live coverage\, visit the www.ulalaunch.com/missions page.\n

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