WGS
The U.S. Air Force’s first Wideband Global Satellite Communications (WGS) spacecraft was encapsulated Sept. 24 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. This encapsulation event is a significant milestone in Wideband's launch process as it marks completion of Air Force Satellite Control Network compatibility testing, propellant loading, and payload and bus functional testing. The spacecraft is now ready to make the journey to Space Launch Complex - 41 for mate with its Atlas V 421 launch vehicle. It is scheduled to be launched on Oct. 9 at 8:22 PM EDT.
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