launched from USA

SBIRS GEO-4

Success
JAN 20201800:48:00 UTC

Atlas V carried the fourth geosynchronous satellite of the Space-Based Infrared System, which detects ballistic missile launches by their infrared signature. Unlike the three earlier SBIRS GEO launches, it flew with a strap-on solid booster, leaving the Centaur upper stage enough fuel for a deorbit burn after separation.

launched from SLC-41 Canaveral

aboard Atlas V 411 AV-076 into GSO

Broadcast

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Payload

SBIRS GEO-4 (USA-282)

Early warning

last updated Oct 8, 2026