description ViaSat-2 Overview
ViaSat-2 is a high-throughput geostationary communications satellite designed to deliver broadband internet services across North America, the Caribbean, and the Atlantic Ocean. Manufactured by Boeing and launched in 2017, the satellite features a total network capacity of over 300 gigabits per second, enabling enhanced internet speeds and data transmission for commercial and residential consumers. It was built to significantly expand the coverage area and bandwidth capabilities of the ViaSat satellite network.
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What is ViaSat-2 used for?
ViaSat-2 is a geostationary communications satellite built to provide broadband internet and other communications services. Its designed coverage includes North America, the Caribbean, and the Atlantic.
Who built and launched ViaSat-2?
Boeing manufactured ViaSat-2, which was launched in 2017. The satellite was designed for high-throughput broadband service rather than weather observation or Earth imaging.
What does ViaSat-2's geostationary orbit mean?
A geostationary satellite appears fixed over one region because it orbits Earth at the same rate Earth rotates. This orbit is about 35,786 kilometers above the equator, allowing ground antennas to point at a stable position.
How much network capacity was ViaSat-2 designed to provide?
ViaSat-2 was designed with more than 300 gigabits per second of total network capacity. That high-throughput design supported broadband coverage across several regions from one geostationary satellite.
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