Space Based Infrared System - High (SBIRS High)
Under contract to the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Sunnyvale, Calif., is the prime contractor and systems integrator for the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) High program. SBIRS High is the nation’s next-generation missile warning system and will also provide greatly expanded capabilities for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. When fully operational, SBIRS High will comprise of two payloads in highly elliptical orbit (HEO), four satellites in geosynchronous orbit (GEO), as well as fixed and mobile ground-based assets to receive and process the infrared data. SBIRS High is already providing the nation with enhanced worldwide missile detection and tracking capabilities, battlefield data, and technical intelligence through its ground segment. The first phase of the program, declared operational in 2001, consolidated ground functions of four remote sites into one centralized ground station. In addition to processing missile-warning data from Defense Support Program (DSP) satellites currently on orbit and managing the DSP constellation, the SBIRS ground station is credited with delivering significant operations and maintenance savings for its customer.  | Shown here is the first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) spacecraft in preparation for acoustic and pyroshock testing at Lockheed Martin's facilities in Sunnyvale, Calif. SBIRS-10-8-08-High Resolution |  | First SBIRS Geo Satellite Readied For Environmental Test Phase– Lockheed Martin technicians prepare the first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) spacecraft for a major test at the company's facilities in Sunnyvale, Calif. The GEO-1 satellite is scheduled for launch in late 2009. SBIRS 3-19-08 - High Resolution Lockheed Martin technicians prepare the first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) spacecraft for a major test at the company's facilities in Sunnyvale, Calif. The GEO-1 satellite is scheduled for launch in late 2009. |  | SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 2007 - Shown here is the first SBIRS geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) satellite during the mate of the spacecraft bus and the payload at Lockheed Martin's facilities in Sunnyvale, Calif. SBIRS will provide early warning of ballistic missile launches and support other missions simultaneously, including missile defense, technical intelligence and battlespace awareness. SBIRS High Resolution l SBIRS Low Resolution |  | Shown here is the first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO) spacecraft bus during preparations for engineering thermal vacuum testing inside Lockheed Martin's Dual Entry Large Thermal Altitude (DELTA) chamber in Sunnyvale, Calif. SBIRS-GEO-1-TVAC Low Resolution (JPG, 243.1 KB) l SBIRS-GEO-1-TVAC High Resolution (JPG, 1.6 MB) |  | Shown here is the first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO) spacecraft bus during preparations for engineering thermal vacuum testing inside Lockheed Martin's Dual Entry Large Thermal Altitude (DELTA) chamber in Sunnyvale, Calif. SBIRS-GEO1-12-30-06 Low Resolution (JPG, 353.9 KB) l SBIRS-GEO1-12-30-06 High Resolution (JPG, 2.08 MB) |  | Shown here is the first SBIRS geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellite during spacecraft ambient functional testing at Lockheed Martin's facilities in Sunnyvale, Calif. sbirs-func-test-hi (JPG, 1.53 MB) sbirs-func-test-lo (JPG, 179.5 KB) |
 | Shown here is the SBIRS GEO Pointing & Control Assembly (PCA) prior to payload integration. The GEO PCA allows the satellite to rapidly and repeatedly scan an area of interest for infrared activity while not interfering with the satellite’s ability to simultaneously stare at another area. Photo credit: Russ Underwood, Lockheed Martin SBIRS GEO High Resolution (GIF, 3.24 MB) SBIRS GEO Low (JPG, 157.4 KB) |  | The SBIRS team conducts final preparations to enable the payload for the first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellite, shown here, to begin engineering thermal vacuum testing. SBIRS-GEO1-1 High Resolution (JPG, 739.4 KB) SBIRS-GEO1-1 Low Resolution (JPG, 97.1 KB) | 
| Engineers ready the SBIRS GEO-1 payload for the start of engineering thermal vacuum testing, a significant program milestone that verifies the payload functionality and performance in a vacuum environment. SBIRS-GEO1-3 High Resolution (JPG, 789.4 KB) SBIRS-GEO1-3 Low Resolution (JPG, 167.1 KB) |  | SBIRS HEO-2 PAYLOAD READIED FOR DELIVERY – The second Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO 2) payload, a critical element of the nation's next-generation missile warning system known as SBIRS, undergoes final inspection prior to delivery. The payload will be integrated with a host satellite and launched into a highly elliptical orbit to globally scan for, detect and report missile launches and other infrared events of military interest. SBIRS 9-27-05 High Resolution (JPG, 919.4 KB) SBIRS 9-27-05 Low Resolution (JPG, 151.1 KB) |  | SBIRS GEO-1 CORE STRUCTURE READIED FOR DELIVERY - The core structure with an integrated propulsion subsystem for the first Space-Based Infrared System High (SBIRS High) geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellite undergoes final inspection prior to shipment to Lockheed Martin's facilities in Sunnyvale, Calif., where it will be prepared for spacecraft assembly, integration and test scheduled to begin later this year.
SBIRS 8-15-05 High Resolution (JPG, 6.61 MB) SBIRS 8-15-05 Low Resolution (GIF, 488.3 KB) |  | Technicians at Lockheed Martin's facilities in Sunnyvale, Calif., prepare for the "jitter" test of the Space-Based Infrared System High (SBIRS High) geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellite, an important step in meeting the critical performance requirements of the nation's next-generation missile warning system. SBIRS GEO 5-4-05 High Resolution (JPG, 2.14 MB) SBIRS Low Resolution (GIF, 883.8 KB) |  | Technicians at Lockheed Martin’s facilities in Sunnyvale, Calif. inspect the communications subsystem for the first SBIRS High geosynchronous orbit (GEO) satellite. The subsystem will deliver anti-jam survivable data communications from the infrared payload to the warfighter and provide worldwide coverage of missile launch detection and defense data. SBIRS High Resolution (GIF, 3.28 MB) SBIRS Low Resolution (GIF, 883.8 KB)
|  | SBIRS Artwork SBIRS Art High (GIF, 1.58 MB) SBIRS Art Low (GIF, 260.5 KB) |  | Final checks: The SBIRS team extensively tested the HEO-1 payload at Northrop Grumman’s Azusa, Calif., facility prior to shipment to the host for spacecraft integration. Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman representatives met with U.S. Air Force officials in late July to confirm the payload was ready for delivery. The HEO payload will scan a larger region than the current system for ballistic missile launches. The SBIRS operational ground stations will process payload data to characterize and report launch events in near real time.
Photo credit: Russ Underwood, Lockheed Martin SBIRS HEO High (GIF, 3.24 MB) SBIRS HEO Low (JPG, 152.2 KB)
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