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BLUE: The Spirit of Exploration
Have you ever dreamed of going into space? In this episode of BLUE, we meet two Air Force astronauts who share their experiences and give us a glimpse into the future of space exploration.
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12/30
2015
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FYI: Air Force Astronaut Nomination Program
In this episode of FYI, Tech. Sgt. Holly Roberts-Davis tells us about the Air Force Astronaut Nomination Program for active-duty Air Force members.
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12/30
2015
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45th SW launches ORBCOMM, lands first stage booster
The 45th Space Wing successfully supported the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket during its mission to put ORBCOMM's OG2 communications satellites into orbit Dec. 21.
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12/22
2015
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45th Space Wing supports NASA launch
The 45th Space Wing supported NASA's successful launch of Orbital ATK CRS-4, aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket to the International Space Station from Space Launch Complex 41, Dec. 6.
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12/07
2015
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Atlas V booster lands at Vandenberg
One of the world’s largest cargo aircraft recently delivered an Atlas V booster to Vandenberg Air Force Base. The Antonov AN-124 made its way from a production facility in Decatur, Alabama, to deliver the booster Nov. 20.
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11/27
2015
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Academy grad preps for second spacewalk
A 1995 Air Force Academy graduate and astronaut aboard the International Space Station is scheduled to make his second walk in space at 7:10 a.m. EST Nov. 6.
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11/03
2015
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SMC stands up new launch systems directorate
Space and Missile Systems Center leaders officially stood up its newest organization, the Launch Systems Enterprise Directorate (SMC/LE), at a ceremony here Oct. 14.
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10/15
2015
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C-5M scoops up in-flight data for NASA
Lockheed Martin and Travis Air Force Base officials recently recorded in-flight noise and vibration data onboard a C-5M Super Galaxy, ensuring the newly upgraded airframe was still compliant with NASA requirements.
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10/13
2015
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Last of 12 GPS IIF satellites arrive at Cape Canaveral for processing
The last Air Force GPS IIF in a block of 12 satellites was delivered to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, from Boeing's manufacturing facility in El Segundo, California, Oct. 8 via a C-17 Globemaster III.
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10/09
2015
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A little flare: Solar observatory monitors sun’s activity
Ninety-three million miles away from the Earth sits a fiery sphere of hot gas.
It’s 332,946 times the mass of Earth and has surface temperatures reaching 9,932 degrees, which is capable of disrupting satellites, power grids and even pilots flying at high altitudes. The sun launches these attacks arising from its surface with a massive burst of gas and magnetic fields called a coronal mass ejection.
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10/05
2015
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