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Viasat Launches First of Three New Satellites to Connect the World

Written by Jenni Wallace | May 7, 2023

AgPack® parter, Viasat, successfully launched one of three new satellites last week. This first satellite, ViaSat-3 Americas will provide capacity and coverage to the unserved or underserved parts of the US, especially to rural America. The new satellites are anticipated to have the ability to transmit 1Terabit of data per second, and all at an affordable price. 

"The ViaSat-3 constellation is our next generation of ultra-high-capacity, Ka-band satellites, expected to increase our global coverage and network capacity — bringing affordable, high-quality connectivity where, when, and how it's needed most. When fully operational, the network is expected to enable billions — in homes and businesses, on planes and at sea, and in communities that were once off the grid — to connect with the people and information they need."  

"The first satellite of the global ViaSat-3 constellation, ViaSat-3 Americas, was successfully launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Launches for the subsequent Europe, Middle East, and Africa  (EMEA) and Asia/Pacific (APAC) satellites are pending."

Farmers and Ranchers in the US can also received exclusive discounts on Viasat services as part of AgPack®.  What is AgPack®?  It's a powerful package of discounts and rebates worth thousands of dollars.  And for the agriculture customer, it is FREE with the purchase, lease or order of every qualifying new or pre-owned truck or SUV!  Available exclusively at Certified Agriculture Dealership across the US.  

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To learn more about ViaSat and the VisSat-3 Constellation visit https://www.viasat.com/about/viasat-3/.