United Launch Alliance

SBIRS GEO-6

Atlas V 421

SUCCESS
Success

Thursday, August 4, 2022 · 10:29 UTC

Mission

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Sixth geosynchronous satellite of the Space Based Infrared System program (SBIRS), providing capabilities for early missile warning and missile defense. SBIRS GEO-6 is the second satellite using Lockheed Martin's LM2100 combat bus.

Mission Type

Government/Top Secret

Orbit

Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

Probability

80%

Status

Launch Successful

Vehicle & Pad

/02

Rocket

Atlas V 421

Variant: 421

Launch Pad

Space Launch Complex 41

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

28.583° N, 80.583° W

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