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SBIRS GEO-6 Space Launch August 15, 2022 Scenes of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the U.S. Space Force’s Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit 6 missile warning satellite being moved into position on August 2, 2022 and launch into orbit on August 4, 2022 at Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. SBIRS is designed to provide key capabilities in the areas of missile warning, missile defense, technical intelligence, and battlespace characterization via satellites in geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO), sensors hosted on satellites in highly elliptical orbit (HEO), and ground-based data processing and control. Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Space Force photos by Joshua Conti. U.S. Space Force | U.S. Department of Defense Americans | I Am An American! | We The People | America's Destiny | Give Thanks | Love and Pride of USA | National Will God and Country | One Nation Under God | America's Symbol | Old Glory | Hooray USA! | America, My Home! Our Valiant Troops | I Am The One | Answering The Call | Brave Young | Brave Blue | Our Heroes, America's Best Veterans | Citizens Like Us | Vietnam War Veterans | Spouses Serve Too Honoring The Fallen | Don't Weep For Me | Remember The Fallen | Tears For Your Fallen | Our Wounded |
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