USA-282

USA-282
SBIRS GEO-4 satellite in orbit
NamesSBIRS GEO-4 (SV-3)
Space-Based Infrared System GEOstationary-4
Mission typeInfrared early warning
IRINT
OperatorUnited States Air Force / United States Space Force
COSPAR ID2018-009A
SATCAT no.43162
Websitehttps://www.spaceforce.mil/
Mission duration12 years (planned)
7 years, 4 months and 27 days (in progress)
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftSBIRS GEO-4
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 date20 January 2018, 00:48 UTC
RocketAtlas V 411 (AV-076)
Launch siteCape Canaveral (CCAFS),
SLC-41
ContractorUnited Launch Alliance (ULA)
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeGeostationary orbit
Instruments
2 SBIRS infrared sensors

USA-282, also known as SBIRS GEO-4, is a United States military satellite and part of the Space-Based Infrared System.