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July 25, 2014

AF satellites to contribute to space neighborhood watch
Washington DC (SPX) Jul 24, 2014
The Air Force plans to launch two operational satellites and one experimental satellite into near-geosynchronous Earth orbit July 23. According to Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, "these operational and experimental systems will enhance the nation's ability to monitor and assess events regarding our military and commercial systems. In essence, they will create a space neighborhood watch capability." The two operational satellites are part of the Air Force's Geosynchronous Space Situat ... read more

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