GoKawiilUS Military Ceases Operation of Nuclear Missile Launch Detection Satellites
The US military has officially ended its long-standing program using infrared satellites to monitor missile launches, a mission that began in the early 1970s. These satellites, part of the Defense Support Program, were crucial for detecting nuclear and conventional missile launches worldwide, with the last operational units reportedly retired last month. The program's conclusion marks the end of an era in space-based missile detection technology that has supported national security for over five decades.