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SPIRALE A

Demonstration program designed to collect infrared images of terrestrial backgrounds and analyze them to assess the detectability of ballistic missiles during their powered phase. It will pave the way for a future ballistic missile warning system.

SPIRALE B

Demonstration program designed to collect infrared images of terrestrial backgrounds and analyze them to assess the detectability of ballistic missiles during their powered phase. It will pave the way for a future ballistic missile warning system.

STSS DEMO 1 (USA 208)

Use sensors on the two spacecraft to track ballistic missiles.

STSS DEMO 2 (USA 209)

Pathfinders for Missile Defense Agency's 200 Capellite LEO connstellation.

SBIRS GEO 1 (USA 230)

Defect in communications system; still has not entered service as of 2013. Uses infrared sensors to detect and track missile launches; equipped with both scanning and staring instruments. Will eventually replace DSP system.

SBIRS GEO 4 (USA 273)

Space surveillance of satellites ar GEO.

SBIRS GEO 2 (USA 241)

Expected to be operational before GEO 1.

SBIRS GEO 3 (USA 282)

Space surveillance of satellites ar GEO.

USA 281

SBIRS GEO 5 (USA 315)

Space surveillance of satellites ar GEO.