The US has just launched the first 3G information service satellite

On February 24, 2012, the US Navy successfully launched the first MUOS-13G communications satellite into an Atlas 5 rocket (6 meters long) from the satellite launch station of Cape Canaveral Air Force. .

This is a satellite in the system of 5 satellites providing mobile network services, communication for air force, ship, submarine and ground operations with capacity 10 times higher than the system The Navy's existing UHF information service system.

MUOS-1 is in a 5-satellite system that provides 10 times more powerful information service than the old system

MUOS-1 will provide telephone, video and 3G technology-based data services to the US military and its partners after being located in orbit on the Pacific and over 6 months Check before official operation.

With a weight of nearly 6.804kg, MUOS-1 is the heaviest satellite ever launched by Atlas rocket. Previously, the US planned to launch MUOS-1 into orbit on February 16-17, 2012. But it has to be postponed because of strong winds.

It is estimated that building a MUOS network, including the launch of a satellite launch, the US military must spend more than $ 5.3 billion.