How US Could Outpace Arch-Rival Russia In Ballistic Missile Early Warning System
How US Could Outpace Arch-Rival Russia In Ballistic Missile Early Warning System April 10, 2021 The US Space Force (USSF) is likely to launch its fifth ballistic missile early-warning satellite next month. Arch-rival Russia had launched its fourth satellite with similar capability last year. The geosynchronous satellite, part of the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS), has recently been delivered to the USSF base in Florida. By orbiting the Earth in highly elliptical rounds and communicating with stationary ground systems, the SBIRS satellites provide 24/7 infrared surveillance of missile act...
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