Mission Overview
Fifth geosynchronous satellite of the Space Based Infrared System program (SBIRS), providing capabilities for early missile warning and missile defense. SBIRS GEO-5 is the first satellite using Lockheed Martin's LM2100 combat bus.
Payloads
1
Type
Government/Top Secret
Vehicle
Atlas V 421
Window
05:31 PM UTC – 06:11 PM UTC
Rocket
UN
United Launch Alliance
Launch Site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA