Boeing is a major American aerospace company that operates in the space industry through its Defense, Space & Security division. It designs, manufactures, and sells space systems, including satellites, spacecraft, and rockets, for both commercial and military applications. Boeing is a key partner with NASA, contributing to programs like the International Space Station (ISS), the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and the development of the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for crewed missions to low Earth orbit.
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The Boeing 702MP+ includes efficient fully electric propulsion, structural enhancements for Viasat's advanced payload, and high-power generation and storage for sustained high-performance operations.
The satellite incorporates advanced solar panel technology from Spectrolab, a subsidiary of Boeing.
Boeing and Viasat teams will support launch operations in Florida as part of their long-standing collaboration on satellite programs.
SpaceX's fiscal 2026 missions include USSF-206 carrying the Boeing-built 12th Wideband Global SATCOM satellite, USSF-155, USSF-149, USSF-63, and NROL-86 for the NRO.
The Boeing 702MP+ platform, optimized for high power and fully electric propulsion, was integrated with Viasat's payload at Boeing's satellite factory in California.
Boeing has built over 60 class 702 spacecraft for commercial and government clients.
Boeing has delivered ViaSat-3 F2, the second spacecraft of Viasat's next-generation ultra-high-capacity constellation.
Viasat’s ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (VS-3 F2) satellite, built by Boeing, has completed its flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
VS-3 F2 was delivered to LAX by Boeing from its El Segundo, California, facility.
Canyon Composites' customers include Northrop Grumman, Blue Origin, and Boeing.
Boeing and Viasat teams, together with launch partner United Launch Alliance (ULA), are preparing VS-3 F2 for launch in late October 2025.
Boeing built the ViaSat-3 satellite bus based on its 702MP+ platform.
Boeing leveraged proven 702 heritage, advanced power systems and all-electric propulsion for ViaSat-3 F2.
Boeing completed delivery of the ViaSat-3 F2 satellite to Viasat.
Boeing has not yet completed a successful flight test of its Starliner spacecraft for NASA astronaut transport.
The FAA approved Starlink’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) amendment for the Boeing 737-800 to include United’s fleet.
United Airlines plans to operate its first commercial flight with a Starlink-equipped Boeing 737-800 on October 15.
NASA began business arrangements with SpaceX and Boeing for transporting crew aboard the Dragon and Starliner spacecraft.
ULA is a joint venture with Lockheed Martin and Boeing formed in 2006.
Boeing's new 3D-printed solar array substrate can compress composite build times by up to six months.