SBIRS GEO-1
The first Space Based Infrared Systems geosynchronous (GEO-1) satellite was off-loaded from a C-5 Galaxy aircraft at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., March 3. The encapsulated satellite was transported to the Defense Satellite Communications System Processing Facility where final check out and tests will be performed prior to launch. SBIRS GEO-1 is scheduled for launch in early May aboard an Atlas V Launch vehicle. (Courtesy Photo)
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