The US military is launching the Near Field Infrared Experiment, or NFIRE, satellite. The goal of NFIRE is designed to detect and characterize blast plumes from missile launches as part of a missile defense system.
NASA Watch has the You-Tube video of the launch.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
NFIRE Satellite Launch Today
Posted by Dan Schrimpsher at 10:32 AM
Labels: Space Weapons, US Military
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