Atlas V 551 | MUOS-5

Name: Atlas V 551 | MUOS-5
Start: 2016-06-24T14:30:00Z
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: June 24, 2016 at 02:30 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: Atlas V 551
Operator: United Launch Alliance
Launch site: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission type: Communications