VIASAT 3-F3

VIASAT 3-F3 is an active satellite operated by Viasat (United States), launched on 2026-04-29 from Cape Canaveral, Florida on the Viasat 3F3 launch. As a relatively recent addition to the catalogue, its orbital elements are well-characterised. It orbits in Geostationary Orbit (GEO) at altitudes between 33,327 km and 35,951 km with an inclination of 0.8°. It travels at approximately 11,223 km/h (3.12 km/s), completing one full orbit every 22 hours 58 minutes — that’s roughly 1.05 orbits per day. Orbital Radar tracks VIASAT 3-F3 in real time using the latest two-line element set (TLE) data, providing live position, altitude, speed and orbital path updated continuously.

VIASAT 3-F3 occupies geostationary orbit at approximately 35,786 km above the equator, where its orbital period matches the Earth’s 24-hour rotation. From the ground, it appears to hover over a fixed point — ideal for broadcast television, weather monitoring and wideband communications. With an inclination of 0.8°, it traces a small figure-of-eight pattern relative to the equator rather than remaining perfectly stationary, which can indicate aging stationkeeping fuel or a deliberate inclined-orbit strategy. Within ±50 km of VIASAT 3-F3’s average altitude, there are currently 1 active payload and 5 tracked debris or rocket body fragments. United States operates approximately 12,413 active satellites in total.