Launch Overview
Vehicle
Delta 4M+(5,4)
Agency
United Launch Alliance
Site / Pad
CC / SLC37B
Outcome
Success
Flight
D4-34/D376
COSPAR Designator
2016-075
Mission
WGS-8 (USA-272) (Communications)
WGS-8 is the eighth of 10 high-capacity military communications satellites providing vital service for tactical forces who rely on WGS for connectivity to the Defence Information Systems Network (DISN).
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Delta IV M+(5,4)
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Agency launches
115 (11 YTD)
Site launches
753 (17 YTD)
Pad launches
33 (1 YTD)