Atlas V 551 | AEHF-4 (USA 288)
United Launch Alliance · Atlas V 551 · Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
United Launch Alliance's 132nd launch · 8th this year · humanity's 5,786th orbital launch attempt
October 17, 2018Add to calendar
Success90% go
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Oct 17, 04:15 – Oct 17, 06:15 UTC
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AEHF-4
This is the fourth 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)
Booster
No booster details available.
Watch
- Atlas V AEHF-4 Live Launch Broadcast (Oct. 16/17) — United Launch Alliance
- Atlas V AEHF-4 Launch Highlights — United Launch Alliance
