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  • The Orbital ATK L-1011 Stargazer aircraft flies over the Atlantic Ocean carrying the Pegasus XL rocket with eight Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System spacecraft. The 45th Space Wing supported Orbital ATK’s successful rocket launch Dec. 15 at 8:37 a.m. from the L-1011 carrier aircraft which took off from the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. According to NASA, CYGNSS satellites will make frequent and accurate measurements of ocean surface winds throughout the life cycle of tropical storms and hurricanes. The data that CYGNSS provides will enable scientists to probe key air-sea interaction processes that take place near the core of storms, which are rapidly changing and play a crucial role in the beginning and intensification of hurricanes. (Courtesy photo by NASA/Lori Losey)

    Not your average rocket launch; 45th SW supports Pegasus ICON

    The 45th Space Wing supported the Pegasus ICON rocket launch on Nov. 7, 2018 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Skid Strip.Skid Strip? That’s quite different than a standard launch from the Cape – don’t rockets launch from pads? The skid strip, a smaller flight line on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, served as the acting “launch pad” for an
  • On Sunday, July 22, 2018, SpaceX, a commercial leader in aerospace, successfully launched the Telstar 19 VANTAGE satellite from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Prior to the launch, Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, took off in an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, to secure the Eastern Range ensuring there was no one in harm's way while the rocket lifted off. As the rocket was launching at 1:50 a.m., an additional Pave Hawk with the 920th's fleet, is shown parked on the PAFB tarmac. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wes Henry)

    Reserve Citizen Airmen support successful SpaceX rocket launch

    Reserve Citizen Airmen get the job done every day, whether it’s on the ground, in the air, at sea, or in this case—in space.On Sunday, July 22, 2018, SpaceX, a commercial leader in aerospace, successfully launched the Telstar 19 VANTAGE satellite from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. By launching this rocket, it
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@AFSpace-06 Dec
Another great launch with a gorgeous view. #SpeedofSpace https://t.co/SCyp5XeKQT
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@AFSpace-06 Dec
Another great launch with a gorgeous view. #SpeedofSpace https://t.co/SCyp5XeKQT
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U.S. Air Force
@AFSpace-05 Dec
.@SecAFOfficial Frank Kendall emphasized the Department of the Air Force's need to modernize and utilize AI as a tool and application to stay competitive during the Reagan National Defense Forum. Learn more 👇 https://t.co/CRV2Ge89Wi
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@AFSpace-05 Dec
Our intel professionals like Master Sgt. Meiman are always working to keep our nation safe! Thanks for all you do! #SemperSupra https://t.co/1KRuOETEjm
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@AFSpace-02 Dec
As the only active Space Force astronaut, Col Nick Hague embodies what it means to have Guardian Spirit. Hague is currently undergoing training for a mission on the International Space Station! #SpaceForce #Commitment #Connection #Courage https://t.co/cegKlrdVb3
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@AFSpace-02 Dec
As the only active Space Force astronaut, Col Nick Hague embodies what it means to have Guardian Spirit. Hague is currently undergoing training for a mission on the International Space Station! #SpaceForce #Commitment #Connection #Courage https://t.co/cegKlrdVb3
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@AFSpace-01 Dec
Meet a #Guardian innovator who is actively improving your GPS capabilities! Maj. Jessica Mahoney, a prior enlisted @USNavy Sailor, uses her background to drive her to keep our Space Force's command & control assets second to none. Read more 👇 https://t.co/JLV23BY1O8 https://t.co/ACWmpKaoNm Meet a #Guardian innovator who is actively improving your GPS capabilities! Maj. Jessica Mahoney, a prior enlisted @USNavy Sailor, uses her background to drive her to keep our Space Force's command & control assets second to none. Read more 👇 https://t.co/JLV23BY1O8 https://t.co/ACWmpKaoNm
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U.S. Air Force
@AFSpace-30 Nov
Congratulations @SLD45 on another successful launch. That is an amazing view. #SemperSupra https://t.co/r6hWzN75nH
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@AFSpace-30 Nov
Congratulations @SLD45 on another successful launch. That is an amazing view. #SemperSupra https://t.co/r6hWzN75nH
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@AFSpace-30 Nov
Congratulations @SLD45 on another successful launch. That is an amazing view. #SemperSupra https://t.co/r6hWzN75nH

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