MISSION NAME
AEHF-1 (USA-214) 235
Status
Success
DATE
4 MAY 2012
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United Launch Alliance
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Description
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.
Atlas V 531
Rocket Description
Atlas V with 5m Fairing, 3 SRB, 1 Centaur upper stage engine.