SpaceX ViaSat-3 F1 (ViaSat-3 Americas) & others Falcon Heavy
Rocket Launch Video Streams
Weather Forecast During Launch
According to weather officials, there's a 95% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch.
Rocket Launch Trajectory & Flight Path
Track the complete rocket launch trajectory with real-time flight data from FlightClub.io (opens in a new tab). View detailed telemetry including rocket velocity, altitude progression, thrust levels, acceleration, orbital insertion parameters, and 3D flight path visualization throughout all mission phases from liftoff to orbit.
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About the ViaSat-3 F1 (ViaSat-3 Americas) & others Mission
| Type | Communications |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Geostationary Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $90,000,000 |
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.
Also onboard this mission is Astranis's first MicroGEO satellite and Gravity Space’s GS-1 satellite.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 39A
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
| Launches | 222 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 221 |
| Total Launches | 281 |
The John F. Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of NASA's ten field centers. Since 1968, KSC has been NASA's primary launch center of American spaceflight, research, and technology. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket
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.
| Length | 70.0 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 12.2 m |
| Stages | 3 |
| Launch Mass | 1,400.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 22,819.0 kN |
| Apogee | 200.0 km |
| LEO Capacity | 63,800 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 26,700 kg |
| Launch Cost | $90,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 2/6/2018 |
Booster Landing & Recovery
Strap-On Booster B1052
| Serial Number | B1052 |
|---|---|
| Last Flight | 05/01/2023 |
| Successful Landings | 7 |
Stage Expended B1052 was expended following its 8th flight.
Atlantic Ocean - ATL
Atlantic Ocean
Expended - EXP
Vehicle did not perform any landing operations after launch
Track the booster recovery and droneship return to port (opens in a new tab)
Core B1068
| Serial Number | B1068 |
|---|---|
| Last Flight | 05/01/2023 |
Falcon Heavy core booster expended on its first flight as part of the ViaSat-3 Americas mission. B1068 was expended after its first flight.
Atlantic Ocean - ATL
Atlantic Ocean
Expended - EXP
Vehicle did not perform any landing operations after launch
Track the booster recovery and droneship return to port (opens in a new tab)
Strap-On Booster B1053
| Serial Number | B1053 |
|---|---|
| Last Flight | 05/01/2023 |
| Successful Landings | 2 |
Stage Expended B1053 was expended following its third flight.
Atlantic Ocean - ATL
Atlantic Ocean
Expended - EXP
Vehicle did not perform any landing operations after launch
Track the booster recovery and droneship return to port (opens in a new tab)
About SpaceX
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX operates from many pads, on the East Coast of the US they operate from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and historic LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center. They also operate from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, usually for polar launches. Another launch site is being developed at Boca Chica, Texas.
| Total Launches | 684 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 669 |
| Failed | 15 |
| Pending | 125 |
| Consecutive Success | 169 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the SpaceX Falcon Heavy ViaSat-3 F1 (ViaSat-3 Americas) & others launch scheduled?
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy ViaSat-3 F1 (ViaSat-3 Americas) & others launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the SpaceX Falcon Heavy ViaSat-3 F1 (ViaSat-3 Americas) & others launch video?
You can watch the SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the SpaceX Falcon Heavy ViaSat-3 F1 (ViaSat-3 Americas) & others mission launch from?
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launched from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. The John F. Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of NASA's ten field centers. Since 1968, KSC has been NASA's primary launch center of American spaceflight, research, and technology. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).
What rocket was used for the ViaSat-3 F1 (ViaSat-3 Americas) & others mission?
The ViaSat-3 F1 (ViaSat-3 Americas) & others mission launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. 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. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
Did the SpaceX Falcon Heavy booster for ViaSat-3 F1 (ViaSat-3 Americas) & others attempt a landing?
Yes, the Falcon Heavy first stage booster attempted a Expended at a designated landing zone. Booster recovery allows SpaceX to reuse rocket components, significantly reducing launch costs. Learn more about the landing details.
What weather conditions could have delayed the SpaceX Falcon Heavy ViaSat-3 F1 (ViaSat-3 Americas) & others launch?
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy ViaSat-3 F1 (ViaSat-3 Americas) & others launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the SpaceX Falcon Heavy ViaSat-3 F1 (ViaSat-3 Americas) & others launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the ViaSat-3 F1 (ViaSat-3 Americas) & others mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official SpaceX live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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Last Updated:
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Launch success.
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Liftoff.
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Livestream has started
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Weather 95%
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Adding T-0 precision
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Targeting the end of the launch window due to ground winds
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Weather 80% GO.
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NET April 30
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Scrubbed for the day.
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Hold.
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Livestream has started
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New T-0
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Weather 50-70% GO.
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Setting GO
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Standing down from today's attempt due to weather
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Targeting the end of the launch window as teams continue to monitor weather conditions
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Weather 20% GO.
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24 hours delay for more data reviews.
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Updated launch window, added live stream.
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Weather 60%
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GO for launch.
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Weather 40%
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Weather 30% GO.
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NET April 30
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NET April 26.
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Refined launch window.
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Slip to NET April 24
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GO for launch.
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Added launch window.
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Updating T-0
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Added back launch window for April 18.
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Delayed to NET April 18
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Added launch time
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NET week of April 8th
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NET March 24
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NET early January 2023
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Targeting Q4 2022
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Launch delayed due to payload readiness issues.