Launch Overview
Vehicle
Atlas I
Agency
General Dynamics
Site / Pad
CC / LC36B
Outcome
Success
Flight
AC-76
COSPAR Designator
1994-035
Mission
UHF F/O F3 (Communications)
The U.S. Navy began replacing and upgrading its ultra-high frequency (UHF) satellite communications network during the 1990s with a constellation of customized satellites built by Hughes Space and Communications Company. Known as the UFO (Ultra High Frequency Follow On) series, these HS-601 model satellites support the Navy's global communications network, serving ships at sea and a variety of other U.S. military fixed and mobile terminals.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Atlas I
Provider
General Dynamics
Agency launches
8 (2 YTD)
Site launches
484 (6 YTD)
Pad launches
47 (2 YTD)