Boeing CBAS
The CBAS (Continuous Broadcast Augmenting SATCOM) satellites provide communications relay capabilities to augment existing satellite communication systems. They were built by Boeing, and operate from a geostationary orbit. Two CBAS satellites have been launched so far, and a third one is planned.
CBAS Launch List
- No.: Sequential flight number for the CBAS program
- Name: Unclassified name of the satellite. Since June 1984, U.S. military satellites get a sequential "USA" number.
- COSPAR ID: International designation of the satellite
| No. | Name | COSPAR ID | Launch | Launch Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA 283 | 2018-036A | 14 Apr 2018 | Atlas-5(551)ยน |
| 2 | USA 342 | 2023-008A | 15 Jan 2023 | Falcon Heavy |
CBAS launches
Main Sources
[1] Air&Space Forces Magazine: 2026 USAF & USSF Almanac
[2] Gunter Krebs: CBAS 1, 2, 3
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Last Updated: 7 July 2026