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Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
22:15:00
Friday February 24, 2012
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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
Agency
ULAPrice
$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
29th
Mission
1st
Mission of 2012
58th
Mission
2nd
Mission of 2012
9th
Orbital launch attempt