MISSION NAME
SBIRS GEO Flight 2 (USA-241) (SBIRS GEO-2) 2
Status
Success
DATE
19 MAR 2013
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.