MISSION NAME
AEHF-3 (USA-246) 246
Status
Success
DATE
18 SEP 2013
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United Launch Alliance
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Description
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.
Atlas V 531
Rocket Description
Atlas V with 5m Fairing, 3 SRB, 1 Centaur upper stage engine.