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Lockheed Martin GEO-1 Satellite Readies For Environmental Tests

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Thursday, May 1st, 2008

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Lockheed Martin [LMT] yesterday announced it has achieved a major integrated test milestone on the first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) spacecraft allowing the start of environmental testing in preparation for launch in late 2009. The GEO-1 satellite, expected to provide new missile detection and surveillance capabilities for the nation, has completed a comprehensive Baseline Integrated System Test (BIST) phase that began in early March. BIST characterized the overall performance of the GEO-1 satellite and established a performance…

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