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May 28, 2013

Boeing-built WGS-5 Satellite Enhances Tactical Communications for Warfighters
Cape Canaveral, FL (SPX) May 27, 2013
Boeing has received the first on-orbit signals from the fifth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite it is delivering to the U.S. Air Force to give warfighters greater access to fast, secure communications that help them complete their missions more safely and effectively. After reaching final orbit, WGS-5 will complete several maneuvers and tests before beginning operations. WGS-5, part of the upgraded Block II series, will continue to extend the global reach of the WGS system to more users ... read more

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