SpaceX Prepares for Falcon Heavy Launch of ViaSat-3 F3 Satellite

Following a weather-related delay, SpaceX is set to launch its Falcon Heavy rocket for the ViaSat-3 F3 mission, aiming to enhance global satellite communication capabilities.

Following a weather-related delay, SpaceX is set to launch its Falcon Heavy rocket for the ViaSat-3 F3 mission, aiming to enhance global satellite communication capabilities.

The upcoming Starlink 10-33 mission will deploy 29 new satellites, expanding the megaconstellation to over 10,000 spacecraft in low Earth orbit.

On February 7, 2026, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking its return to flight after a brief stand down due to a prior anomaly.

On January 12, 2026, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket completed its fifth launch of the year, deploying 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, further enhancing the satellite constellation.