SBSS Craft Finally Nearing Initial Operating Capability

摘要

The U.S. Air Force plans to de-clare initial operational capability (IOC) for a space surveillance satellite in a few weeks following a major delay related to problems with the spacecraft's data product, ac-cording to a top service official. The IOC declaration for the Space Based Space Surveillance (SBSS) Block 10 satellite will be at least nine months late because of data issues and problems with the satellite sensor, according to Gen. William Shelton, commander of Air Force Space Command. He said he directed several additional classified actions for the satellite during an ini-tial IOC review during the fall. The IOC declaration was original-ly scheduled for July 1.