WGS SV 6

Also called WGS 6, USA 244

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General

Designation	39222 / 13041A
Launch date	7 aug 2013
Country of origin	United States
Mission	Military: Telecommunications
Geostationary orbit	135.2°W
Launch vehicle	Delta #363

Australia joined the program in Sep 2007, and paid for the 6th satellite ($820 million). The WGS 6 was ordered in Jan 2009. Therefore this satellite is also used by Australian forces.

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Technical data

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Specifications
X-band
Ka-band

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