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Space

U.S. Must Begin Replacing Aging Satellites, Swiftly, With SBIRS: Analyst

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Monday, December 3rd, 2007

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The United States soon must begin replacing its aging satellites or risk losing critical space-based intelligence capabilities such as spotting an enemy missile strike on America, an analyst said. A prudent response to this situation should include moving forward with the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) constellation of satellites, according to Loren B. Thompson, chief operating officer of the Lexington Institute, a think tank near the Pentagon that focuses on defense and other issues. It is vital that the United…

Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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