PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
The ViaSat-3 is a series of three Ka-band satellites is expected to provide vastly superior capabilities in terms of service speed and flexibility for a satellite platform. Each ViaSat-3 class satellite is expected to deliver more than 1-Terabit per second of network capacity, and to leverage high levels of flexibility to dynamically direct capacity to where customers are located.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon HeavyAGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
ViaSat-3 F3 (ViaSat-3 Asia-Pacific)
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 39ALAUNCH SITE
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 4cc237b2-c61a-491e-9532-466cce81f524
Reported date: Apr 29, 2026 at 14:13 UTC
Last synced: 18 minutes ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEApr 29, 2026 at 20:14 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 29, 2026 at 14:21 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 27, 2026 at 20:43 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(23.9 hrs)
Apr 27, 2026 at 20:43 UTCApr 28, 2026 14:17 → Apr 29, 2026 14:13 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 27, 2026 at 14:40 UTC
HOLD → TBC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(23.9 hrs)
Apr 27, 2026 at 14:40 UTCApr 27, 2026 14:21 → Apr 28, 2026 14:17 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 27, 2026 at 14:32 UTC
GO → HOLD
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 20, 2026 at 14:55 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
+ 1 earlier changes
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BOOSTER — B1098
#1THIS FLIGHT
1TOTAL FLIGHTS
NEW BOOSTER
First flight: Apr 29, 2026
BOOSTER — B1072
#2THIS FLIGHT
2TOTAL FLIGHTS
2/2LANDINGS
672dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 2 SUCCESS
First flight: Jun 25, 2024Previous flight: Jun 25, 2024
BOOSTER — B1075 →
#22THIS FLIGHT
22TOTAL FLIGHTS
22/22LANDINGS
188dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 40 SUCCESS
First flight: Jan 19, 2023Previous flight: Oct 22, 2025
PAYLOAD →
Viasat ViaSat-3
Broadband Internet
ViasatOPERATOR
GEO · 35,786 kmORBIT
6,400 kgMASS
1TOTAL LAUNCHES
VEHICLE — Falcon Heavy →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Heavy
FLIGHTS
12
SUCCESSES
12
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Falcon Heavy is a variant of the Falcon 9 full thrust launch vehicle and consists of a standard Falcon 9 rocket core, with two additional boosters derived from the Falcon 9 first stage.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon Heavy | ViaSat-3 F3 (ViaSat-3 Asia-Pacific) launch?
The Falcon Heavy | ViaSat-3 F3 (ViaSat-3 Asia-Pacific) is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:13 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for ViaSat-3 F3 (ViaSat-3 Asia-Pacific)?
The Falcon Heavy | ViaSat-3 F3 (ViaSat-3 Asia-Pacific) mission uses the Falcon Heavy rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon Heavy has flown 12 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Falcon Heavy | ViaSat-3 F3 (ViaSat-3 Asia-Pacific) launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is ViaSat-3 F3 (ViaSat-3 Asia-Pacific) going to?
The ViaSat-3 F3 (ViaSat-3 Asia-Pacific) mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching ViaSat-3 F3 (ViaSat-3 Asia-Pacific)?
The Falcon Heavy | ViaSat-3 F3 (ViaSat-3 Asia-Pacific) is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon Heavy | ViaSat-3 F3 (ViaSat-3 Asia-Pacific) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
May 6, 2026 13:28 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 29, 2026 20:14 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 29, 2026 14:21 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 27, 2026 20:43 UTC
Launch delayed by 23.9 hours
Apr 28, 2026 14:17 UTC u2192 Apr 29, 2026 14:13 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 27, 2026 20:43 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 27, 2026 14:40 UTC
Launch delayed by 23.9 hours
Apr 27, 2026 14:21 UTC u2192 Apr 28, 2026 14:17 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 27, 2026 14:40 UTC
Status changed: HOLD u2192 TBC
Launch TBC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 27, 2026 14:32 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 HOLD
Launch placed on HOLD (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 20, 2026 14:55 UTC
Launch moved up by 2.4 days
Apr 30, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Apr 27, 2026 14:21 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 20, 2026 14:55 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 29, 2026 at 14:13 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 18 minutes ago
●Launch Library 218 minutes ago
Launch ID: 4cc237b2-c61a-491e-9532-466cce81f524
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.61, -80.6
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Mission Profile
ViaSat-3 F3 (ViaSat-3 Asia-Pacific) was a Falcon Heavy mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on April 29, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The mission flew on first stage B1098. The launch was a success.