UFO
UFO
Satellites
Basic Information
Name
UFO
Designation
UFO
Alternate Designation
Boeing 601, UHF F/O, UHF Follow-On
Equipment Type
Satellites
Manufacturer
Boeing
Date of Introduction
1993
Description
The US Navy UHF Follow-On or UFO satellite constellation was introduced in the 1990s replacing UHF satellites providing a communications network serving ships at sea (primary target) an other fixed and mobile US military terminals. According to US Navy plans, UFO constellation would be replaced by MUOS communications satellite network beginning in 2009. The UFO satellite is based on commercial Boeing 601 spacecraft adapted for military users through the addition of UHF (Ultra High Frequency) and EHF (Extremely High Frequency) payloads. The latest satellite of this kind, the UFO-11, was launched in late 2003. The UFO network transmits data at a rate of 2-5 Mbps.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Satellites
Status
Active
Also Known As
Boeing 601, UHF F/O, UHF Follow-On
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Boeing
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1993
Total Production
11
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Solar Panel Span
18.3 meter
Mass — Weight
1,364 kilogram
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000167
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
18.3 m
Height
—
Weight
1364 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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