The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

ViaSat-3 Reflector Deployment Anomaly Update

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Tom Patton
Jul 17, 2023
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An unexpected event occurred during reflector deployment that may materially impact the performance of the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite. Viasat and its reflector provider are conducting a rigorous review of the development and deployment of the affected reflector to determine its impact and potential remedial measures.

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