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SBIRS GEO-1 Passes Flight Ops Test En Route To Spring Launch

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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

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By Marina Malenic The Air Force has successfully completed a major space-to-ground interface and functional system test for the first geosynchronous (GEO-1) satellite of a new early missile warning system. The test, known as 5001.4, demonstrated the capability to transmit data between the spacecraft and flight control facilities and the ability of the SBIRS GEO-1 integrated ground and space system to perform critical operations, according to prime contractor Lockheed Martin [LMT]. "SBIRS GEO-1 has successfully completed all system environmental tests,…

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