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Atlas V 421 | SBIRS GEO-6

United Launch AllianceSpace Launch Complex 41 — Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

mission

Name
SBIRS GEO-6
Type
Government/Top Secret
Target orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Weather probability
80% go

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.

schedule

NET (no earlier than)
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Last updated

vehicle & provider

Rocket
Atlas V 421
Family
Atlas
Variant
421
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Type
Commercial
Country
USA

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launch site

Pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Location
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Country
USA
Timezone
America/New_York