Launch Overview
Vehicle
Atlas IIA
Agency
Lockheed Martin
Site / Pad
CC / SLC36A
Outcome
Success
Flight
AC-130
COSPAR Designator
1998-058
Mission
UHF F/O F9 (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 IIA
Provider
Lockheed Martin
Agency launches
38 (7 YTD)
Site launches
553 (14 YTD)
Pad launches
53 (4 YTD)