MUOS-1

Launch Success

Liftoff Time (GMT)

22:15:00

Friday February 24, 2012

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MUOS-1

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The Mobile User Objective System is a narrowband military communications satellite system that supports a worldwide, multi-Service population of users in the ultra high frequency band. The system provides increased communications capabilities to newer, smaller terminals while still supporting interoperability with legacy terminals. MUOS is designed to support users who require greater mobility, higher bit rates and improved operational availability.

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

1 Payload

6,740 kilograms

Rocket

Active
Atlas V 551

Active Since 2006

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Agency

ULA

Price

$153.00 million

Rocket

Diameter: 3.81m

Height: 62.2m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 18,850 kg

GTO: 8,900 kg

Liftoff Thrust

12,141 Kilonewtons

Fairing

Diameter: 5.4m

Height: 26.5m

Stages

2

Strap-ons

5

Launch Site

SLC-41

Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA

Fastest Turnaround

15 days 22 hours

Stats

Atlas V


29th

Mission

1st

Mission of 2012

United Launch Alliance


58th

Mission

2nd

Mission of 2012

2012


9th

Orbital launch attempt