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SuccessSBIRS GEO-6 · United Launch Alliance
Launch time (NET)
Thursday, Aug 4, 2022, 10:29 UTC
Launch window
Thursday, Aug 4, 2022, 10:29 UTC – Thursday, Aug 4, 2022, 11:09 UTC
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Rocket
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
SBIRS GEO-6
Type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
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.
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