Atlas V 551 | AEHF-4 (USA 288)

Name: Atlas V 551 | AEHF-4 (USA 288)
Start: 2018-10-17T04:15:00Z
Location: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

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.

Mission Details

Launch date: October 17, 2018 at 04:15 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: Atlas V 551
Operator: United Launch Alliance
Launch site: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission type: Communications