Space Force Launches Fifth SBIRS Satellite

Fifth Lockheed Martin Space-Based Infrared satellite
Credit: United Launch Alliance
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket helped the U.S. Space Force expand its ability to watch for missile launches around the world with the May 18 delivery to geosynchronous orbit of the fifth Lockheed Martin Space-Based Infrared satellite (SBIRS). The launch at 1:37 p.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral...
Jen DiMascio

Based in Washington, Jen previously managed Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.

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