The U.S. Air Force successfully launched the ninth Boeing-built Wideband Global SATCOM satellite aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle from Space Launch Complex 37B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida at 8:18 p.m. EDT.
WGS satellites play an integral part in the strategic and tactical coordination of military operations. With this launch, WGS-9 will significantly enhance the current WGS constellation by providing increased communication capacity and coverage. (Courtesy video/United Launch Alliance)
Date Taken: | 03.18.2017 |
Date Posted: | 03.20.2017 16:28 |
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Video ID: | 514764 |
VIRIN: | 170318-F-LD992-001 |
Filename: | DOD_104184462 |
Length: | 00:02:29 |
Location: | FLORIDA, US |
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