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A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket launched a new GPS satellite for the U.S. Air Force Friday (May 16).

Lift-Off! Air Force Launches New GPS Satellite to Space

By Spaceflight Now Staff published

A replacement Global Positioning System spacecraft for the world's best-known satellite constellation ascended into orbit Friday night aboard a Delta 4 rocket in a spectacular sendoff at sunset.

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A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket carrying the Air Force's DMSP-19 military weather satellite lifts off from Space Launch Complex-3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., on April 3, 2014.

US Air Force Launches New Weather Satellite Into Orbit

By Spaceflight Now Staff published

A new global weather observatory for the U.S. armed forces was lofted into orbit aboard its Atlas 5 booster rocket from California on Thursday to provide tactical forecasts to military operations.

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Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Flight 19 Satellite

Military Weather Satellite Ready to Launch After 15-Year Wait

By Spaceflight Now Staff published

A $518 million military weather satellite that has been waiting 15 years to shine will be launched into orbit Thursday atop an Atlas 5 rocket from the western spaceport in California.

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Atlas V Payload Fairing With NROL-67

US Launch of Secret Spy Satellite Delayed

By Spaceflight Now Staff published

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New Cargo Ship Arrives at Space Station

New Cargo Ship Arrives at Space Station

By Spaceflight Now Staff published

A new Russian cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station on Tuesday.

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