SBIRS (Space-Based Infrared System)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/SBIRS_(Space-Based_Infrared_System)
GPTKB entity
Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:activeYearsStart 2011
gptkbp:consistsOf GEO satellites
HEO payloads
ground control system
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:detects space launches
nuclear detonations
ballistic missile launches
gptkbp:fundedBy gptkb:US_Department_of_Defense
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SBIRS (Space-Based Infrared System)
gptkbp:launchDate May 7, 2011
gptkbp:mainContractor gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:numberOfGEOsatellites 6 (planned)
gptkbp:numberOfHEOpayloads 2 (planned)
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:United_States_Space_Force
gptkbp:orbitType geosynchronous
highly elliptical
gptkbp:provides gptkb:US_intelligence_agencies
gptkb:US_military
global coverage
persistent surveillance
gptkbp:purpose missile defense
missile warning
technical intelligence
battlespace awareness
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Defense_Support_Program_(DSP)
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Next-Generation_Overhead_Persistent_Infrared_(Next-Gen_OPIR)
gptkbp:type infrared surveillance
gptkbp:uses infrared sensors
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:LM
gptkb:LMT
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6