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Record 1 2004-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
DEF

Space based infrared satellite system used for mid-course tracking of ballistic missiles.

CONT

As a low-Earth orbit satellite constellation, SBIRS Low satellites will perform the precision mid-course tracking which is critical to effective ballistic missile defence.

Key term(s)
  • Space Based Infrared System-Low
  • Space-Based Infrared System Low
  • Space-Based Infrared System-Low

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
CONT

Les SBIRS Low se chargeront de la poursuite à mi-course et de la discrimination conjointement avec les radars d'alerte avancée basés au sol utilisés actuellement par les États-Unis.

Spanish

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