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SBIRS GEO Flight 3 (SBIRS GEO-4)
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United Launch Alliance

SBIRS GEO Flight 3 (SBIRS GEO-4)

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Atlas V 401
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Jan 21, 00:42:00 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleAtlas V 401
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadSpace Launch Complex 41
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Mission

This geostationary satellite is tasked with providing capabilities for early missile warning and missile defense.

Quick facts

VehicleAtlas V 401
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
PadSpace Launch Complex 41
SiteCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
WindowJan 21, 00:42:00 UTC→Jan 21, 01:22:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyAtlas
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
Space Launch Complex 41
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
28.583, -80.583
Scrub riskLOW
Go89%
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Weather & scrubLOW risk
Weather Go89%LL2 Go90%Wind4 ktGusts4 ktCloud5%Temp80°F

Limiting rule: No flight through cumulus cloud with top at or above the freezing level.

3000% cloud cover in layer above freezing (14716 ft) — approximated