The U.S. Air Force successfully launched the ninth
Summary
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 photo/ United Launch Alliance)
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cyber
florida
launch
delta iv
ccafs
wgs 9 launch
wgs 09
tech sgt anthony nelson
secretary of the air force public affairs
dvids
Date
18/03/2017
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