Surface-Based Infrared System (SBIRS)

Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) is a United States Space Force surveillance system that has been launched to detect missile launches and give warnings to the United States and its allied nations. Recently, SBIRS Geo Synchronous Earth Orbit Fight 5 has been successfully launched on an Atlas V rocket.

Q1. What is the SBIRS Geo Synchronous Earth Orbit Fight 5?

It is a space defence satellite of the United States that has been launched to detect missile launches from around the world that can threaten the United States and its allied nations.

Q2. How will missile launches be detected through the SBIRS?

The infrared sensors present on the SBIRS will detect the exhaust plumes from any rocket that has been launched, and hence, can act as an early warning system for the USA. The SBIRS satellites can also be used to keep an eye on any hostile nation that has missile payloads in their hold.

Q3. What is United States Space Force?

USSF, formed in 2019 is the main aim of the USSF is to protect United States and its allied nations from any threats coming from the space such as hostile missile launches, etc. USSF will also help in training and organizing and obtaining space force equipments to help protect the United States. USSF is also the smallest of all among the US Armed Services.