Atlas V 531 | AEHF-2 (USA-235)
United Launch Alliance · Atlas V 531 · Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
United Launch Alliance's 61st launch · 4th this year · humanity's 5,210th orbital launch attempt
May 4, 2012Add to calendar
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: May 4, 18:42 – May 4, 18:42 UTC
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AEHF-1 (USA-214)
This is the first satellite of the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) system, which is a series of communications satellites operated by the United States Air Force Space Command. It provides global, survivable, protected communications capabilities for strategic command and tactical warfighters operating on ground, sea and air platforms.
Communications · Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
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