MISSION NAME
SBIRS GEO Flight 1 (USA-230) (SBIRS GEO-1) 1
Status
Success
DATE
7 MAY 2011
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United Launch Alliance
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Description
This geostationary satellite is tasked with providing capabilities for early missile warning and missile defense.
Atlas V 401
Rocket Description
An Atlas V with a 4 meter diameter fairing, no boosters and a single centaur upper stage engine.