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AEHF-2 (USA-235)

Atlas V 531

United Launch Alliance

Launch Status
Success

Mission


AEHF-1 (USA-214)

  • Type: Communications
  • Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit
  • Launch Cost: $140,000,000

This is the first satellite of 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.

Location


Space Launch Complex 41

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Space Launch Complex 41 has witnessed the launch of 114 rockets, including 114 orbital launch attempts, while Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, has been the site for 980 rocket launches.

Space Launch Complex 41

Rocket


United Launch Alliance Atlas V 531

Atlas V with 5m Fairing, 3 SRB, 1 Centaur upper stage engine.

Atlas V 531

Agency


United Launch Alliance

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.

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