March 16, 1998 9:32 pm
UHF F/O F8
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Atlas II
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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The U.S. Navy began replacing and upgrading its ultra-high frequency (UHF) satellite communications network during the 1990s with a constellation of customized satellites built by Hughes Space and Communications Company. Known as the UFO (Ultra High Frequency Follow On) series, these HS-601 model satellites support the Navy’s global communications network, serving ships at sea and a variety of other U.S. military fixed and mobile terminals.
Launch Overview
Window Open
21:32 UTC
Window Close
21:32 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 16, 1998 · 21:32 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 36A
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Lockheed Martin
Payload
UHF F/O F8
Rocket
Atlas II
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The U.S. Navy began replacing and upgrading its ultra-high frequency (UHF) satellite communications network during the 1990s with a constellation of customized satellites built by Hughes Space and Communications Company. Known as the UFO (Ultra High Frequency Follow On) series, these HS-601 model satellites support the Navy’s global communications network, serving ships at sea and a variety of other U.S. military fixed and mobile terminals.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Lockheed Martin
Launch Complex 36A
Launch Overview
Window Open
21:32 UTC
Window Close
21:32 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 16, 1998 · 21:32 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 36A
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Lockheed Martin
Payload
UHF F/O F8
Rocket
Atlas II
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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