2022 · United Launch Alliance

SBIRS GEO-6

successAtlas V 421 | SBIRS GEO-6

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.

Overview

Date / time: August 4, 2022 at 10:29 AM UTC
Outcome: success
Launch site: Space Launch Complex 41
Mission: SBIRS GEO-6
Mission type: Government/Top Secret
Orbit achieved: Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Launch vehicle

Atlas V 421 →

Launch provider

United Launch Alliance →

Payloads deployed · 1

SBIRS GEO-6 (USA 336)

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