Delta IV M+(5,4)
SuccessWGS-6 (USA-244) · United Launch Alliance
Launch time (NET)
Thursday, Aug 8, 2013, 00:29 UTC
Launch window
Thursday, Aug 8, 2013, 00:29 UTC – Thursday, Aug 8, 2013, 00:29 UTC
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Rocket
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 37B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
WGS-6 (USA-244)
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
The United Launch Alliance Delta 4 rocket will launch the sixth Wideband Global SATCOM spacecraft, formerly known as the Wideband Gapfiller Satellite. Built by Boeing, this geostationary communications spacecraft will serve U.S. military forces.
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