2013 · United Launch Alliance

WGS-6 (USA-244)

successDelta IV M+(5,4) | WGS-6 (USA-244)

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

Overview

Date / time: August 8, 2013 at 12:29 AM UTC
Outcome: success
Launch site: Space Launch Complex 37B
Mission: WGS-6 (USA-244)
Mission type: Communications
Orbit achieved: Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Launch vehicle

Delta IV M+(5,4) →

Launch provider

United Launch Alliance →

Payloads deployed · 1

WGS F6 (USA 244)

GEO