Delay of ViaSat-3 F2 Satellite Launch
Viasat's newest satellite, ViaSat-3 F2, the second in its planned fleet expansion, experienced a 24-hour launch delay. The launch was initially set for the late evening of November 5th from Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral, aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket.
Launch Postponement Details
ULA Launch Director James Whelan announced that countdown operations were halted. The delay occurred due to a problem detected while cycling the booster liquid oxygen tank vent valve during final pre-launch checks.
Rescheduled Launch
The launch is rescheduled for November 6th at 10:16 PM EST, marking the start of a 44-minute launch window. After liftoff, the rocket will take roughly three and a half hours to reach its geostationary transfer orbit.
Post-Launch Procedure
Once in geostationary transfer orbit, the satellite will undergo a series of tests before being positioned in its final orbital location.
ULA Launch Director James Whelan: "We will not continue with countdown operations."
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Summary
The launch of Viasat’s second ViaSat-3 satellite, F2, was delayed by a day due to a technical issue during final checks, with a new launch window set for November 6th.