Atlas V 531 | AEHF-3 (USA-246)

Name: Atlas V 531 | AEHF-3 (USA-246)
Start: 2013-09-18T08:10:00Z
Location: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

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.

Mission Details

Launch date: September 18, 2013 at 08:10 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: Atlas V 531
Operator: United Launch Alliance
Launch site: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission type: Communications