ViaSat-1 Satellite Reaches Geosynchronous Orbit

ViaSat Inc. has announced that ViaSat-1, the highest capacity satellite in the world, is now positioned in geosynchronous orbit where it will begin in-orbit testing. Since launching on October 19, ViaSat-1 has successfully completed all scheduled maneuvers: Deployment of solar arrays, Six apogee motor firings, lifting the spacecraft from transfer orbit to geosynchronous orbit, Deployment of main reflectors and sub-reflectors, Deployment of stationary plasma thrusters for satellite positioning. More

(Source: Sacramento Bee - Nov 5)