Boeing delivers ViaSat-3 satellite for Asia-Pacific ahead of SpaceX launch (BA:NYSE)

Boeing (BA) on Tuesday said it delivered the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 satellite to Viasat, marking a key step in a program aimed at expanding high-capacity communications coverage to the Asia-Pacific region.

The spacecraft, built at Boeing's El Segundo facility in

ViaSat-3 F3 will extend secure and adaptable high-capacity connectivity to high-demand markets in the Asia-Pacific region, enhancing Viasat's coverage and ability to serve both commercial and government users there.

The 702MP+ platform allows for larger payloads, higher power output, upgraded solar arrays, increased battery capacity, all-electric propulsion, and improved thermal and structural systems to maintain precise positioning for high-power missions.

The ViaSat-3 constellation, with satellites covering the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and other regions, delivers global coverage and flexible bandwidth allocation designed to address high-density markets for connectivity services.