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SBIRS GEO-1 Progresses Toward Spring Launch

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Monday, December 20th, 2010

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By Marina Malenic The Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) has successfully completed a Final Integrated System Test of the first geosynchronous (GEO-1) satellite, verifying the spacecraft's performance and functionality in preparation for delivery to the launch site, prime contractor Lockheed Martin [LMT] said recently. Having also completed all system environmental testing, SBIRS GEO-1 is on track to meet its scheduled spring 2011 launch aboard an Atlas V launch vehicle from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. SBIRS is the next-generation…

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