What Happened
Powerful Rocket Set to Deploy High-Throughput Satellite
SpaceX is preparing to launch its Falcon Heavy rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 27, 2026, to deploy the ViaSat-3 F3 communications satellite into a geostationary transfer orbit. The mission marks the 11th flight for the Falcon Heavy since its inaugural test flight in 2018. The ViaSat-3 F3 satellite is designed to provide high-throughput broadband services to customers across the Asia-Pacific region. This launch was reported by various sources, including Space.com.