Outlook 1.AEHF-4 launch on an Atlas V successful 2.AEHF-6 should be launched in March 2020 3.Air Force declared Initial Operational Capability for AEHF network in July 2015 4.A follow-on to AEHF is likely 5.AEHF-5 launched successfully on Atlas V Orientation Description. Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellites are U.S. military communications satellites that will replace the satellites of the Milstar constellation. Sponsor. The MILSATCOM Joint Program Office, Advanced Programs Division, Los Angeles Air Force Base, is responsible for Advanced EHF satellite development. The Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB, is in charge of payload and spacecraft procurement. Canada's Department of National Defence is a partner in the program. Status. Operational. Total Produced. The U.S. Air Force has taken delivery of five spacecraft: the AEHF-1, -2, -3, -4, and 5. Application. The Advanced EHF satellite system will provide U.S. military forces with secure, jam-resistant, worldwide communications. Price Range. Reportedly, each Advanced EHF satellite costs about $1.3 billion in 2020.
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