USA-243, also known as WGS-5, is a United States military communications satellite. It was the fifth satellite to be launched as part of the Wideband Global SATCOM program [2] and the second Block II satellite. [3]

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WGS-5 (USA-243) was successfully launched by a Delta IV launch vehicle flying in the Medium+ (5,4) configuration, with lift-off taking place from SLC-37B in Florida on 25 May 2013, at 00:27 UTC. [ 13 ]

Mar 14, 2025 · WGS F5 (USA 243) is the fifth in a major program to upgrade to the military's main communications infrastructure, replacing the aging Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) spacecraft. Each WGS has 10 times the capacity of a DSCS satellite, allowing users to process and receive data quicker than ever before.

May 25, 2013 · WGS 5 (USA 243), 39168 is a payload satellite owned by USAF SMC (US) in GEO that was launched on Sat, 25 May 2013 UTC via a DELTA 4M+(5,4) launch vehicle from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR).

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is proud to be a part of the WGS-5 mission with the U.S. Air Force Space Command’s Space and Missile Systems Center (AFSPC/SMC). The WGS-5 mission marks the 22nd Delta IV launch and the third launch of …

WGS 5 (USA 243) - Orbit: Home | Info. | Passes | Close encounters: View from above orbital plane View from above satellite Ground track The orbit data is extracted from the following two-line orbital elements, 1 39168U 13024A 25050.69859209 -.00000273 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990 2 39168 0.0173 141.7830 0000436 227.5812 339.4928 1.00271706 42338.

USA-243, also known as WGS-5, is a United States military communications satellite. It was the fifth satellite to be launched as part of the Wideband Global SATCOM program [2] and the second Block II satellite. [3]

WGS-5 was placed into service in October 2013, and WGS-6 was placed into service in December 2013. The Block II satellites include a Radio Frequency Bypass enhancement to allow broadband routing of data to bypass the digital channelizer for additional support to high-data-rate airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (AISR) missions.

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WGS F5 (USA 243) is the fifth in a major program to upgrade to the military's main communications infrastructure, replacing the aging Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) spacecraft. Each WGS has 10 times the capacity of a DSCS satellite, allowing users to process and receive data quicker than ever before.

Known as WGS 5, this satellite is the fifth in a major program to upgrade to the military's main communications infrastructure, replacing the aging Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS)...

Dec 10, 2013 · WGS-5 is at its operational orbit location providing coverage over the Atlantic Ocean for the European theater and full coverage of the CONUS for the first time.

Oct 3, 2013 · WGS-5, the Air Force’s fifth Wideband Global Satellite Communications spacecraft, is now operating on-orbit as part of the WGS constellation, providing the US military and international partners with additional access to fast, secure communications, announced Boeing, the satellite’s manufacturer on Wednesday. “WGS-5 addresses a critical ...

Dec 12, 2013 · Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. (May 24, 2013) – In the second launch in just nine days for the U.S. Air Force, United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched a Delta IV rocket carrying the fifth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS-5) satellite at 8:27 p.m. EDT today from Space Launch Complex-37.

May 25, 2013 · WGS provides flexible, high-capacity communications for the Nation's warfightersthrough procurement and operation of the satellite constellation and the associated control systems.

May 24, 2013 · The U.S. Air Force’s fifth Wideband Global SATCOM spacecraft (WGS-5) was successfully launched on a United Launch Alliance Delta IV launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

WGS-5, which was launched in May, has completed on-orbit testing and is now being operated by the U.S. Air Force. The second spacecraft in the WGS program’s upgraded Block II series, WGS-5 provides protected wideband communications to users anywhere in its field of view.

May 24, 2013 · After reaching final orbit, WGS-5 will complete several maneuvers and tests before beginning operations. WGS-5, part of the upgraded Block II series, will continue to extend the global...

May 29, 2013 · The U.S. Air Force's fifth Wideband Global SATCOM spacecraft (WGS-5) was successfully launched on a United Launch Alliance Delta IV launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., on May 24, the first step in its journey to expand satellite ,

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