Launch Overview
Vehicle
Atlas V 551
Agency
United Launch Alliance
Site / Pad
CC / SLC41
Outcome
Success
Flight
AV-073
COSPAR Designator
2018-079
Mission
AEHF-4 (Communications)
This is the fourth 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 551
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Agency launches
132 (8 YTD)
Site launches
776 (15 YTD)
Pad launches
92 (4 YTD)