Mark your calendars! On January 20th, #AtlasV will launch into 2015 with the US Navys MUOS-3 satellite bit.ly/16JlxVi Launch time: 0042-0126 GMT on 21st (7:42-8:26 p.m. EST on 20th) Launch site: SLC-41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket, designated AV-052, will launch the third Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite for the U.S. Navy. Built by Lockheed Martin, this U.S. military spacecraft will provide narrowband tactical communications designed to significantly improve ground communications for U.S. forces on the move. The rocket will fly in the 551 vehicle configuration with a five-meter fairing, five solid rocket boosters and a single-engine Centaur upper stage. Get ready for another busy year guys,
Posted on: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 23:26:41 +0000
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