Launch Overview
Vehicle
Atlas V 421
Agency
United Launch Alliance
Site / Pad
CC / SLC41
Outcome
Success
Flight
AV-091
COSPAR Designator
2021-042
Mission
SBIRS GEO-5 (Government/Top Secret)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Atlas V 421
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Agency launches
145 (2 YTD)
Site launches
821 (10 YTD)
Pad launches
100 (1 YTD)