Viasat Seeks Extra Time for ViaSat-3 Launch Milestone
Citing delays stemming from launch company SpaceX, Viasat asked the FCC to move its launch and operation milestone date of April 30 for its ViaSat-3 satellite serving the U.S. to the end of May. In an International Bureau application filed…
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Friday, Viasat said the launch had been planned for the last week of March, but it was delayed by SpaceX plans to launch it in early to mid-April. The delay is due to SpaceX putting some high-priority launches for the U.S. government before it, said Viasat, noting SpaceX also delayed the ViaSat-3 launch to obtain necessary flight hardware. Viasat said the satellite should now be in its proper orbital location in early May. SpaceX didn't comment Monday.