Atlas V 531 | AEHF-3 (USA-246)

Atlas V 531

Sep 18, 2013, 8:10 AM UTC

Mission Elapsed Time

T-00:00:00

Mission Details

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.

Type: Communications
Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

Launch Site

Pad: Space Launch Complex 41
Location: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Country: 🇺🇸 USA