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Monday, August 09, 2004

LOCKHEED MARTIN TEAM DELIVERS CRITICAL SPACE MISSILE WARNING PAYLOAD TO U.S. AIR FORCE
Lockheed Martin today announced the delivery of the first space payload for the Space-Based Infrared System High (SBIRS High) program. The payload was delivered for integration with a host satellite and eventual launch into a highly elliptical orbit (HEO) around the earth. The HEO payload�s primary mission is to scan for ballistic missile launches; adjunct missions include detecting and reporting other infrared events of military interest.

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