This will be the second launch for the WGS constellation. The WGS-2 satellite will provide the warfighter with the same capabilities as WGS-1 while extending global coverage. WGS-1 launched in October 2007 and U.S. Strategic Command accepted it for use during operations in April 2008. WGS-1 reached Initial Operating Capability in January 2009. After the launch of WGS-2, WGS-3 will round out the remainder of the Block I contract. The WGS-3 satellite has completed its test programs and is slated for launch in August 2009. The WGS Block II contract for WGS-4 and WGS-5 was awarded in 2006.
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March 9th, 2009
Winning Ways For WGS To Continue On March 14th
This will be the second launch for the WGS constellation. The WGS-2 satellite will provide the warfighter with the same capabilities as WGS-1 while extending global coverage. WGS-1 launched in October 2007 and U.S. Strategic Command accepted it for use during operations in April 2008. WGS-1 reached Initial Operating Capability in January 2009. After the launch of WGS-2, WGS-3 will round out the remainder of the Block I contract. The WGS-3 satellite has completed its test programs and is slated for launch in August 2009. The WGS Block II contract for WGS-4 and WGS-5 was awarded in 2006.