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DateAug 24, 2026
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WGS-8 (USA-272)
Delta IV M+(5,4)United Launch AllianceSpace Launch Complex 37B
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 · 11:53 PM UTC
This mission is complete.
Mission Brief
WGS-8 is the eighth of 10 high-capacity military communications satellites providing vital service for tactical forces who rely on WGS for connectivity to the Defence Information Systems Network (DISN).
PayloadWGS-8 (USA-272)
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
CustomerUnited Launch Alliance
StagesUnknown
PadSpace Launch Complex 37B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
WeatherNo formal weather concerns published, temperature not reported
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Ground vector
Launch site
Site locked
Space Launch Complex 37B
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Global range
- Latitude
- 28.532°N
- Longitude
- 80.565°W
Range Weather
Launch commit criteria
80%
GO
FavorableNo active constraints
Weather Rules
No formal weather rule concerns published.
- Primary concern
- None published
- Rule count
- 0
- Temperature
- Not reported
- Surface wind
- Not reported
Window
11:53 PM UTC - 12:42 AM UTC
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Profile →USA • Founded 2006
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spa...
Schedule History
No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.
