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Space

Air Force-Lockheed Martin Team Achieves SBIRS Milestones

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Monday, January 18th, 2010

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The U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin [LMT] team developing the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) program has achieved two key milestones: a testing milestone demonstrating that the ground system is on track to support launch of the first SBIRS geosynchronous (GEO-1) satellite in the constellation, and a maturity milestone moving the ground system into the next level of integration. SBIRS will deliver unprecedented, global, persistent infrared surveillance capabilities by providing early warning of missile launches, and simultaneously supporting other missions…

Congress

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Congress

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Unmanned Systems

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Congress

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