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Atlas V 421 | SBIRS GEO-5

Atlas V 421 • Atlas

Launch ID

137a0935-a14f-4690-9ce2-02c8c2ebd1c5

Rocket

Atlas V 421

Type

Atlas

Coordinates

28.583°, -80.583°

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ℹ️ Official Details

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.

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