First Sbirs Reaches Geosynchronous Orbit

The first Space-Based Infrared System (Sbirs) satellite designed for geosynchronous orbit, GEO-1, has reached its orbital destination following its May 7 launch from Cape Canaveral according to officials at Lockheed Martin. Late May 18, the satellite began deploying its solar arrays, antennas and a...

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