Amazing Launch Photos: Blastoff for Navy's Next-Gen MUOS-1 Satellite

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MUOS-1 Satellite Mated to the Launch Vehicle

In preparation for its launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V, the U.S. Navy's MUOS-1 satellite is mated to the launch vehicle in the Vertical Integration Facility near SLC-41.

Atlas 5 Rocket Carrying MUOS-1 Satellite

An Atlas 5 rocket stands poised to launch the U.S. Navy's advanced MUOS-1 communications satellite from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Liftoff is set for Feb. 16, 2012.

Mobile User Objective System Satellite

The U.S. Navy's first Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite is encapsulated in a 5-meter diameter payload fairing in preparation for launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch vehicle

MUOS-1 Satellite Rolls to the Pad

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V carrying the U.S. Navy's MUOS-1 satellite is rolled to the launch pad at SLC-41 in preparation for launch.

MUOS Satellite Encapsulated by Payload Fairing

The U.S. Navy's first Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite is encapsulated in a 5-meter diameter payload fairing in preparation for launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch vehicle.