Atlas V 551 | AEHF-6
This is the sixth and final 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: March 26, 2020 at 08:18 PM UTC
- Launch vehicle: Atlas V 551
- Operator: United Launch Alliance
- Launch site: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
- Mission type: Communications