launched from USA

SBIRS GEO-3

Success
JAN 21201700:42:00 UTC

Atlas V 401 carried the third geosynchronous satellite of the U.S. Air Force's Space-Based Infrared System, built on Lockheed Martin's A2100M bus to warn of missile launches. It was the first Atlas V flight of 2017.

launched from SLC-41 Canaveral

aboard Atlas V 401 AV-066 into GSO

Broadcast

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Payload

USA-273 / SBIRS GEO-3

Early warning

last updated Oct 8, 2026