Atlas V 421 | SBIRS GEO-5

Name: Atlas V 421 | SBIRS GEO-5
Start: 2021-05-18T17:37:00Z
Location: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Fifth geosynchronous satellite of the Space Based Infrared System program (SBIRS), providing capabilities for early missile warning and missile defense. SBIRS GEO-5 is the first satellite using Lockheed Martin's LM2100 combat bus.

Mission Details

Launch date: May 18, 2021 at 05:37 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: Atlas V 421
Operator: United Launch Alliance
Launch site: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission type: Government/Top Secret