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VIASAT-3 (56370)
COSPAR: 2023-060A | Alt Name: Viasat-3 Americas
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 1, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Falcon Heavy
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56370
International Designator
2023-060A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:35:42 GMT
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Inclination
0.01°
Right Ascension
38.93°
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Argument of Perigee
51.15°
Period
1436.12 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
VIASAT-3
Alternative Name
Viasat-3 Americas
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
VIA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56370U 23060A 26200.81646595 .00000000 00000+0 00000+0 0 9994
2 56370 0.0124 38.9299 0000612 51.1521 52.4966 01.00270214 11768
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The VIASAT-3 satellite, also known as Viasat-3 Americas, is owned by VIA and was manufactured by BOES. It has a dry mass of 3500 kg and a launch mass of 6418 kg, with dimensions including a length of 7 meters, diameter of 3 meters, and span reaching up to 44 meters. The satellite uses Ka-Band payload technology for its communication mission and is powered by two deployable solar arrays along with batteries. It was launched on May 1, 2023, from the AFETR site at LC39A using a Falcon Heavy launch vehicle. With an expected lifetime of 15 years, VIASAT-3 aims to provide advanced communication services and is equipped with R-4D motor systems for maneuvering in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7
Diameter
3
Span
44
Dry Mass
3500
Launch Mass
6418
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Viasat-3.1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
BOES
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
BSS-702MP+
Configuration
BSS-702MP+
Motor
R-4D
Equipment
Ka-Band payload
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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