Launch Overview
Vehicle
Atlas V 421
Agency
United Launch Alliance
Site / Pad
CC / SLC41
Outcome
Success
Flight
AV-097
COSPAR Designator
2022-092
Mission
SBIRS GEO-6 (Government/Top Secret)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Atlas V 421
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Agency launches
153 (5 YTD)
Site launches
852 (22 YTD)
Pad launches
107 (5 YTD)