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SBIRS Launch Preparations Continue

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Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

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By Marina Malenic The Air Force's first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-1) spacecraft was encapsulated into its payload fairing last week in preparation for a planned May 6 liftoff aboard an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., service and industry officials said yesterday. SBIRS GEO-1 will enhance the nation's missile warning capabilities, as well as other critical mission like technical intelligence and battlespace awareness, said Air Force program manager Col. Roger Teague. He noted…

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