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Space

Air Force Accepts Second SBIRS HEO System For Operations, Lockheed Martin Says

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Monday, August 3rd, 2009

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The Air Force has accepted the second Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO-2) payload and ground system modifications for the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS), prime contractor Lockheed Martin LMT] said last month. "HEO performance continues to be spectacular," said Col. Roger Teague, the Air Force SBIRS Wing Commander, in a Lockheed Martin press release. "This asset provides outstanding capabilities to combatant commanders and the excellent performance of this second HEO system is a true testament to the teamwork and dedication by…

Congress

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