Navy's MUOS-2 Satellite Launched From Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

By Lee Hudson / July 19, 2013 at 3:41 PM
The Navy's second Mobile User Objective System satellite was launched today from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL, but the military will not be able use the full capability until the satellite's radio terminals are in place, according to an official. MUOS builder Lockheed Martin will conduct testing through this autumn to validate the satellite. Once it is turned over to the government, the Navy will conduct about six months worth of tests, Cmdr. Matt Bohlin, principle assistant program manager...

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