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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 UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Delta IV M+(5,4)

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches210
Successes175

Provider

United Launch Alliance

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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...

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
Stages0
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
SITE LOCK
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

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.