Atlas V 531 | AEHF-3 (USA-246)
United Launch Alliance · Atlas V 531 · Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
United Launch Alliance's 76th launch · 9th this year · humanity's 5,320th orbital launch attempt
September 18, 2013Add to calendar
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Sep 18, 08:10 – Sep 18, 08:10 UTC
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AEHF-3 (USA-246)
This is the third satellite in 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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