2012 · United Launch Alliance

WGS-4 (USA-233)

successDelta IV M+(5,4) | WGS-4 (USA-233)

The United Launch Alliance Delta 4 rocket launched the fourth Wideband Global SATCOM spacecraft, formerly known as the Wideband Gapfiller Satellite. Built by Boeing, this geostationary communications spacecraft serves U.S. military forces.

Overview

Date / time: January 20, 2012 at 12:38 AM UTC
Outcome: success
Launch site: Space Launch Complex 37B
Mission: WGS-4 (USA-233)
Mission type: Communications
Orbit achieved: Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Launch vehicle

Delta IV M+(5,4) →

Launch provider

United Launch Alliance →

Payloads deployed · 1

WGS F4 (USA 233)

GEO