Atlas V 551 | MUOS-1

Name: Atlas V 551 | MUOS-1
Start: 2012-02-24T22:15:00Z
Location: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

MUOS (Mobile User Objective System) is a next-generation narrowband tactical satellite communications system designed to significantly improve ground communications for U.S. forces on the move.

Mission Details

Launch date: February 24, 2012 at 10:15 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: Atlas V 551
Operator: United Launch Alliance
Launch site: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission type: Government/Top Secret