WGS SV1

 

 

 

WGS SV1 in space.       Image Credit: Boeing

Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) provides flexible, high-capacity communications for the Nation's warfighters through operationalization of the Wideband Global SATCOM and associated control systems. WGS will provide a quantum leap in communications bandwidth for marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen.

WGS is a multi-Service program that leverages commercial methods and technological advances in the satellite industry to design, build, launch and support a constellation of highly capable military communications satellites.

 

 

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The Atlas V (AV-011) stands ready to loft the WGS SV1 into the Florida night sky.

 

Main engine start Booster ignition and lift off.
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The Atlas V climbs and is nearly clear of its service tower. Clear of its service tower, Atlas V/WGS passes through the lightning tower support cables Accellerating upwards the Atlas V illuminates the Florida east coast

 

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Clear of all pad hazards the Atlas V/WGS SV1 heads to geo-sync orbit. Boeing Engineer's graphic of how the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) will look on orbit