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Friday, April 4, 2014

USAF Satellite Launched Today Will Improve Weather Prediction

USAF Satellite Launched Today Will Improve Weather Prediction
Vandenberg AFB CA (SPX) Apr 04, 2014 - A Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) satellite built by Lockheed Martin was successfully launched today at 7:46 a.m. from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. atop an Atlas V rocket. Lockheed Martin confirmed signal acquisition shortly after launch. DMSP-19 is the fourth Block 5D-3 version to be launched, and Lockheed Martin has produced more than 40 satellites throughout the pro ... morehttp://www.spacewar.com/reports/USAF_Satellite_Launched_Today_Will_Improve_Weather_Prediction_999.html

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