Viasat Broadband Satellite Experiences Malfunction

Artist's rendering of a ViaSat-3 Ka-band satellite.

Credit: Viasat
Viasat's recently launched ViaSat-3 Americas broadband communications satellite has experienced a malfunction that could affect its performance. “An unexpected event occurred during reflector deployment that may materially impact the performance of the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite,” the company said...
Bill Carey

Based in Washington, D.C., Bill covers business aviation and advanced air mobility for Aviation Week Network. A former newspaper reporter, he has also covered the airline industry, military aviation, commercial space and unmanned aircraft systems. He is the author of 'Enter The Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America,' published in 2016.

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