USA-243
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| Launch date | May 25, 2013 |
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| Manufacturers | Boeing |
| Band | Ka band |
| Bus | Boeing 702 |
| Mission type | Communication |
| Launch sites | Cape Canaveral Air Force Station |
| Launch Complex 37 | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2217866 |
About USA-243
USA-243, also known as WGS-5, is an American military communications satellite. It was the fifth satellite to be launched as part of the Wideband Global SATCOM program, and the second Block II spacecraft. Constructed by Boeing, USA-243 is based on the BSS-702HP satellite bus.
