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USA-243

USA-243

Spacecraft
USA-243, also known as WGS-5, is a United States military communications satellite. It was the fifth satellite to be launched as part of the Wideband Global SATCOM program and the second Block II satellite. Wikipedia
Launch date: May 25, 2013
Band: X-band and Ka-band
COSPAR ID: 2013-024A
Frequency: 7.2/8.4 GHz (X-band) 30/20 GHz (Ka-band)
Launch mass: 5,987 kg (13,199 lb)
Longitude: 52.5° West (Contiguous United States)