The first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) satellite, completed a test using new flight software permitting highly reliable spacecraft command and control operations, Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT] announced. That Air Force SBIRS is to provide early warning of missile launches and simultaneously support other missions including missile defense, technical intelligence and battlespace awareness. Successful testing of the GEO-1 spacecraft, known as Baseline Integrated System Test (BIST), was conducted from Jan. 2 to Jan. 27 at Lockheed Space Systems…
SBIRS Satellite Software Test Succeeds
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