Status
Success
Rocket
Mission Details
MUOS-1
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.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 6,740.0 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Location
SLC-41, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA
Stats
2012
9th orbital launch attempt
United Launch Alliance
58th mission
2nd mission of 2012
57th successful mission
53rd consecutive successful mission
Atlas V
29th mission
1st mission of 2012
28th successful mission
19th consecutive successful mission