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Boeing WGS-4 satellite launched yesterday, 19 January 2012

California, USA - First on-orbit signals received

Yesterday 19 January 2012, the fourth Boeing Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS-4) satellite, the first spacecraft in the program's upgraded "Block II" was launched into orbit after having successfully completed pre-launch testing. It was launched aboard a "United Launch Alliance Delta IV" vehicle from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, in Florida, and the first on-orbit signals have already been received....

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1137062
Rome, Italy, 01/20/2012 13:49
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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