AEHF-3 (USA-246) Mission
Launch Status
Success
Date & Time
18 Sep 2013, 8:10am
UTC
Pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Launch Service Provider
Vehicle
Mission
AEHF-3 (USA-246)
Mission Type
Communications
Destination
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
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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Atlas V AEHF-3 Launch Highlights
Updated: Jan 3, 8:02pm UTC
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