Releases
Releases
In this section of the Lockheed Martin Newsroom, you'll find our news releases. The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Feb 13, 2012SBIRS GEO-1 Satellite to Provide a Quantum Leap in Infrared Surveillance Capabilities
The first Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)-built Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-1) satellite is now delivering critical infrared data to users. The spacecraft is currently...
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Dec 13, 2011
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has successfully completed thermal vacuum testing of the U.S. Air Force's second Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-2) satellite. The milestone...
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Nov 30, 2011
The Aeronautics business area of Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has entered a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Mentor-Protege Agreement with Sciaky, Inc., of Chicago, Ill. Sciaky is a...
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Sep 15, 2011
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has obtained government approval to use a groundbreaking cryogenic titanium machining process in production of the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter. Cryogenic titanium...
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Sep 15, 2011
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has obtained government approval to use a groundbreaking cryogenic titanium machining process in production of the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter. Cryogenic titanium...
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Aug 17, 2011Lockheed Martin to Open Innovation Marketplace in Huntsville with Auburn University, Tuskegee University and University of Alabama
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced that it is partnering with three universities to establish a program in Huntsville, Ala., that will support small businesses and universities...
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Aug 16, 2011
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has successfully completed acoustic testing of the second Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-2) spacecraft. The U.S. Air Force's SBIRS satellites...
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Jul 7, 2011SBIRS GEO-1 Satellite to Provide a Quantum Leap in Infrared Surveillance Capabilities
The first Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)-built Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-1) spacecraft beamed down its first infrared image on June 21 to the SBIRS ground station....
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May 24, 2011SBIRS GEO-1 Spacecraft to Deliver Unprecedented Infrared Surveillance for the Nation
The first Lockheed Martin-built Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-1) spacecraft has successfully reached its intended orbit and is performing as required following its successful
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May 7, 2011National Space Asset to Bolster Missile Warning Capabilities
The first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-1) spacecraft, built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) for the U.S. Air Force, was successfully launched today at 2:10 p.m. EDT from...
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May 4, 2011
The U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin (NYSE : LMT) are ready to launch the first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-1) spacecraft on Friday, May 6 aboard a United Launch...
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Apr 26, 2011Team Prepares U.S. Air Force's SBIRS GEO-1 for Early May Liftoff
The first Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) - built Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-1) spacecraft was encapsulated into its payload fairing April 20 in preparation for an early...
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Mar 7, 2011SBIRS GEO-1 to Be Processed for May 2011 Launch
The U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) team has delivered the first geosynchronous (GEO-1) Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) spacecraft to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.,...
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Feb 16, 2011SBIRS GEO-1 Passes Final Factory Confidence Test in Preparation for Launch
The U.S. Air Force/Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)-led Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) team has finished final installations on the first geosynchronous (GEO-1) satellite and successfully...
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Jan 31, 2011
The U.S. Air Force/Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)-led Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) team has successfully completed a major space to ground interface and functional system test for the first...
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Dec 13, 2010First SBIRS Geosynchronous Satellite Progresses Toward Launch
The U.S. Air Force/Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)-led Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) team has successfully completed the Final Integrated System Test (FIST) of the first geosynchronous (GEO-1)...
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Sep 13, 2010
A groundbreaking cryogenic titanium machining process, planned for use in the production of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter, will make its public debut at the International...
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Jul 28, 2010Onizuka AFS Closure Marks End of an Era in Space History
Lockheed Martin today joined in ceremonies honoring Onizuka Air Force Station (OAFS) for its 50 years of service to the nation's government space program as part of a U.S. Air Force event marking...
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Feb 16, 2010
Lockheed Martin announced today that it has achieved a key integrated test milestone on the second Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO-2) spacecraft at its facilities in...
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Jan 13, 2010
The U.S. Air Force/Lockheed Martin team developing the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) program has achieved two key milestones: a testing milestone demonstrating that the ground system is on...
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Dec 16, 2009
Lockheed Martin missile defense systems achieved several key milestones in 2009, including five successful intercepts and numerous other major accomplishments, further solidifying Lockheed Martin...
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Dec 1, 2009
A joint U.S. Air Force/Lockheed Martin -led team announced today that it has successfully completed thermal vacuum testing of the first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-1)...
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Oct 29, 2009First SBIRS GEO Spacecraft Progressing in Thermal Vacuum Test Phase
Lockheed Martin announced today that the second Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO-2) spacecraft is progressing through a series of key tests that will demonstrate the...
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Sep 17, 2009
Lockheed Martin has begun thermal vacuum testing of the first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-1) satellite, a major program milestone that will validate spacecraft...
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Aug 26, 2009Operational System Providing Outstanding Surveillance Capabilities for the Nation
Lockheed Martin announced today that the second Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO-2) payload and associated ground systems have been certified for missile warning...
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Jul 24, 2009
The Lockheed Martin -led team developing the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) announced today that the second Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO-2) payload and ground system modifications have been...
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Jun 14, 2009
PARIS AIR SHOW -- Lockheed Martin announced today that it has delivered the final block of a new flight software architecture that will provide highly reliable spacecraft command and control...
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Jun 10, 2009
The Lockheed Martin -led team developing the U.S. Air Force's Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) has successfully mated the spacecraft bus with the infrared sensor payload for the second...
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Jun 2, 2009
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.5-billion contract for the third highly elliptical orbit (HEO-3) payload, the third geosynchronous orbit (GEO-3) satellite and associated ground...
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Apr 20, 2009
Lockheed Martin announced today a major milestone on the U.S. Air Force's Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) with the successful delivery of the fully-integrated payload for the second...
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Apr 9, 2009
The Lockheed Martin Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) team has submitted its proposal for the program's follow-on production phase and has completed a major Preliminary Design Review (PDR)...
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Jan 29, 2009
The first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) satellite, built by a Lockheed Martin team for the U.S. Air Force, has successfully completed a major test utilizing new...
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Jan 13, 2009
Lockheed Martin announced today that the first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) satellite has entered a major test phase with the latest version of flight software...
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Jan 7, 2009
Lockheed Martin-developed missile defense system elements led global ballistic missile defense efforts in 2008 with five successful target intercepts, including two international intercepts, and...
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Dec 22, 2008
The Lockheed Martin -led team developing the U.S. Air Force's Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) has achieved major milestones on the second geosynchronous orbit (GEO-2) spacecraft with the...
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Dec 15, 2008Operational System Yielding Superb Surveillance Capabilities for the Nation
The first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO-1) payload and ground system, built by a Lockheed Martin team, has been certified for operations by U.S. Strategic...
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Nov 13, 2008
The first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO-1) payload and ground system, built by a Lockheed Martin team, has been accepted for operations by the U.S Air Force....
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Oct 27, 2008
Lockheed Martin has successfully completed acoustic testing of the first geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) spacecraft in the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) program. The U.S. Air Force's SBIRS...
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Oct 22, 2008
Lockheed Martin has delivered the latest block of flight software for the first geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) spacecraft in the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) program. The U.S. Air Force's...
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Aug 28, 2008
Lockheed Martin announced today that the U.S. Air Force has certified readiness for dedicated operational utility evaluation and trial period operations of the first Space Based Infrared System...
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Aug 5, 2008
Lockheed Martin announced today the successful on-orbit handover of the first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO-1) payload and ground system to the U.S. Air Force in...
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Jun 20, 2008Nation's newest high-performance space-based sensor will deliver revolutionary new global surveillance capabilities to the warfighter
A joint U.S. Air Force/Lockheed Martin team announced today that it has successfully completed on-orbit checkout of the second Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO-2) payload in the Space Based Infrared...
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May 27, 2008
Lockheed Martin announced today that it has successfully delivered the first of two major blocks of flight software designed to provide highly reliable command and control of the Space Based...
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Apr 30, 2008GEO-1 Spacecraft Ready for Environmental Test Phase
Lockheed Martin announced today that it has achieved a major integrated test milestone on the first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) spacecraft that enables the...
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Apr 8, 2008
Lockheed Martin today announced the successful completion of a comprehensive review of improved flight software designed to provide highly reliable command and control of the Space Based Infrared...
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Mar 19, 2008
Lockheed Martin announced today that the first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) spacecraft is progressing through a series of key tests that will demonstrate the...
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Nov 1, 2007
In an effort to expand its collaboration with small, high-tech businesses, Lockheed Martin announced it has engaged the DelEXCHANGE, an online service that matches small, technology firms with...
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Sep 10, 2007
Lockheed Martin announced today that it has successfully mated the spacecraft bus and the payload for the first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) satellite. SBIRS...
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Aug 1, 2007
Lockheed Martin announced today that it has successfully completed a critical end-to-end test between the space and ground elements of the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS), a key milestone in...
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Jul 23, 2007GEO-1 Payload Readied for Delivery for Start of Integration with Spacecraft
Lockheed Martin announced today that the payload for the first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO) spacecraft has successfully completed thermal vacuum testing, a key...