Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Space-Based_Infrared_System_(SBIRS)
GPTKB entity
Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:SBIRS
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:fundedBy gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Defense
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS)
gptkbp:launchDate 2006
gptkbp:launchVehicle gptkb:Atlas_V
gptkb:Delta_IV
gptkbp:mainContractor gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:numberOfSatellites 6
gptkbp:operator gptkb:United_States_Space_Force
gptkbp:orbitType geosynchronous
highly elliptical
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_missile_defense_system
gptkbp:primaryMission space situational awareness
early missile launch detection
nuclear detonation detection
gptkbp:purpose missile defense
missile warning
technical intelligence
battlespace awareness
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Next-Generation_Overhead_Persistent_Infrared_(Next-Gen_OPIR)
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Defense_Support_Program_(DSP)
gptkbp:sensorType infrared
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:website https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/sbirs.html
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5