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Behind-the-scenes at the launch of ViaSat-3 Americas

05-11-2023

5-minute read 

On April 30, 2023 at 8:26 EDT the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite successfully launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

The recent launch of ViaSat-3 generated excitement as well as a plethora of amazing imagery.

Go behind the scenes

Check out our gallery of behind-the-scenes photos of the launch.

ViaSat-3 Americas roll-out to pad
Close up of the roll out of ViaSat-3 Americas
Close-up of the fairing from the roll out of ViaSat-3 Americas
ViaSat-3 Americas on the launch pad
ViaSat-3 Americas on launch pad
Close-up of ViaSat-3 Americas on launch pad
ViaSat-3 Americas on the launch pad at night awaiting lift off
ViaSat-3 Americas shortly after engine ignition lifting off from the launch pad
ViaSat-3 Americas clearing the tower following lift off
ViaSat-3 Americas climbing into the night sky
Watch the launch

Relive the moment all over again with our ViaSat-3 Americas launch recap.

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