Launch Overview
Vehicle
Atlas V 531
Agency
United Launch Alliance
Site / Pad
CC / SLC41
Outcome
Success
Flight
AV-041
COSPAR Designator
2013-050
Mission
AEHF-3 (USA-246) (Communications)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Atlas V 531
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Agency launches
76 (9 YTD)
Site launches
701 (8 YTD)
Pad launches
61 (5 YTD)