Atlas V 551 | ViaSat-3 F2 (ViaSat-3 EMEA)

Operated by United Launch Alliance, the Communications mission Atlas V 551 | ViaSat-3 F2 (ViaSat-3 EMEA) delivered its payload into GTO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United Launch Alliance
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Atlas V 551
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Payload
—
Target orbit
GTO
Atlas V 551 | ViaSat-3 F2 (ViaSat-3 EMEA) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2025-11-14T03:04:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Atlas V 551 lifts off from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Atlas V 551 passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in GTO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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