AEHF 1
Also called USA 214
Went operational in March 2012.
The liquid apogee motor (LAE) failed and the satellite could not be placed in
GEO orbit (could have been caused by a piece of cloth). The hydrazine boosters
will be used to circularise the orbit, over a period of several months. Reached
GEO on 24 Oct 2011.
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Specifications