12 February 2026 year Fr. 09:22 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, using a launch vehicle «Vulcan VC4S» a launch was made 2 The US mission 'USSF-87» — «GSSAP-7» and «GSSAP-8».
«GSSAP-7» and «GSSAP-8» – it is a pair of satellites of the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program, intended for monitoring the situation near the geostationary orbit. The devices are equipped with optical and electronic means of observation and are intended for use by the US space forces to track foreign satellites, detection of maneuvers, as well as assessments of potential threats to space infrastructure. Satellites operate in geostationary orbits, complementing the ground-based assets of the Space Surveillance Network and enhancing US space security and situational awareness capabilities.
Rocket «Vulcan VC4S» – Two -stage, partially multiple heavy rocket, which was developed United Launch Alliance with 2014 year. She should replace rockets “Atlas in » and “Delta IV Heavy» In commercial and state launches. The first degree is equipped with two methane engines Be-4 from Blue Origin. The second degree, Centaur, equipped with two RL10 engines from Aerojet Rocketdyne.
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