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United Launch AllianceLaunch SuccessfulCommunicationsAtlas V 531 · USA-235
Launched 2012-05-04 18:42 UTCSpace Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Success
Reached Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Worldwide
20th
orbital launch attempt in 2012
United Launch Alliance
4th
launch this year
Space Launch Complex 41
2nd
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
69 d 20 h
since the pad's previous launch
This is the first satellite of 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.
Launch Provider
Commercial · United States of America · Founded 2006 · CEO Mark Peller
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.
Launches
175
Successful
175
100%
Upcoming
72
scheduled
Height
60m
Diameter
3.8m
To low Earth orbit
15,530kg
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