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USAF Investigation Into GPS IIF Launch Anomaly Delays Several Missions

Friday, November 16th, 2012

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The Air Force’s investigation into a launch anomaly during the Oct. 4 GPS IIF satellite liftoff is delaying several missions. Air Force spokeswoman Jennifer Green-Lanchoney said Wednesday the Orbital Test Vehicle-3 (OTV-3), NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-K (TDRS-K) and Wideband Global Satellite-5 (WGS-5) missions have been pushed back. Green-Lanchoney said missions after WGS-5 are under review pending the results of the investigation. Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) chief Gen. William Shelton Oct. 11 ordered an Accident Investigation Board (AIB)…

Space

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Congress

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Pentagon

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Congress

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