Atlas V 421 | SBIRS GEO-6

Name: Atlas V 421 | SBIRS GEO-6
Start: 2022-08-04T10:29:00Z
Location: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Sixth geosynchronous satellite of the Space Based Infrared System program (SBIRS), providing capabilities for early missile warning and missile defense. SBIRS GEO-6 is the second satellite using Lockheed Martin's LM2100 combat bus.

Mission Details

Launch date: August 4, 2022 at 10:29 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: Atlas V 421
Operator: United Launch Alliance
Launch site: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission type: Government/Top Secret