United Launch AllianceDelta IV M+(5,4)Space Launch Complex 37B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Delta IV M+(5,4) | WGS-8 (USA-272)
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No countdown — this launch time is not yet known to the minute.December 7, 2016Add to calendar
Launch SuccessfulWeather 80% go
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United Launch Alliance's 115th launch · 11th this year · humanity's 5,607th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Dec 7, 23:53 – Dec 8, 00:42 UTC
Flight preview
WGS-8 (USA-272)
WGS-8 is the eighth of 10 high-capacity military communications satellites providing vital service for tactical forces who rely on WGS for connectivity to the Defence Information Systems Network (DISN).
Communications · Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
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- Delta IV WGS-8 Live Launch Coverage — United Launch Alliance
- Delta IV WGS-8 Launch Highlights — United Launch Alliance
