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SuccessAEHF-3 (USA-246) · United Launch Alliance
Launch time (NET)
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013, 08:10 UTC
Launch window
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013, 08:10 UTC – Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013, 08:10 UTC
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Rocket
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
AEHF-3 (USA-246)
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
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.
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