US Space Force confirms Space Based Infrared System detected missile attack in January
(Worthy News) – The U.S. Space Force confirmed that its Space-Based Infrared System satellites were used to detect more than a dozen Iranian missiles aimed at U.S. warfighters in Iraq in January, giving Americans and their partners crucial warning.
On Sept. 15, Chief of Space Operations Gen. John “Jay” Raymond specifically credited space professionals assigned to the 2nd Space Warning Squadron at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, with providing that early warning, saving the lives of American and coalition forces.
“They operated the world’s best missile warning capabilities and they did outstanding work, and I’m very very proud of them,” he said during prepared remarks at the virtual Air Force Association 2020: Air, Space and Cyberspace Conference. [ Source: Defense News (Read More…) ]