First Wideband Global Satcom goes operational

The U.S. Air Force has placed the first Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) satellite into operation over the Pacific region, manufacturer Boeing announced May 12, and the second and third WGS satellites are scheduled for launch by the end of this year. “WGS is the first satellite able to communicate”...

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