USA-230

USA-230
NamesSBIRS GEO-1 (SV-1)
Space-Based Infrared System GEOstationary-1
Mission typeInfrared early warning
IRINT
OperatorUnited States Air Force / United States Space Force
COSPAR ID2011-019A
SATCAT no.37481
Websitehttps://www.spaceforce.mil/
Mission duration12 years (planned)
14 years, 1 month and 15 days (in progress)
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftSBIRS GEO-1
Spacecraft typeSBIRS GEO
BusA2100M
ManufacturerLockheed Martin Space
Launch mass4,500 kg (9,900 lb)
Dimensions15 m x 6.7 m x 6.1 m
Start of mission
Launch date7 May 2011, 18:10 UTC
RocketAtlas V 401 (AV-022)
Launch siteCape Canaveral, SLC-41
ContractorUnited Launch Alliance
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeGeostationary orbit

USA-230, also known as SBIRS GEO-1, is a United States military satellite and part of the Space-Based Infrared System.