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Lockheed Martin Delivers Key SBIRS Software

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Thursday, May 1st, 2008

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The Lockheed Martin [LMT] team developing the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) has successfully delivered two key blocks of ground software integral to supporting the program's geosynchronous orbit (GEO) and highly elliptical orbit (HEO) constellation. SBIRS is designed to provide early warning of missile launches, and simultaneously support other missions including missile defense, technical intelligence and battlespace characterization. Two months ahead of schedule, the first software block known as GEO Early On-Orbit Test (GEOT-E) was delivered to Lockheed Martin Space Systems…

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