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    Marines expand communication range with Combat SkySat [Image 4 of 5]

    Marines expand communication range with Combat SkySat

    CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES

    03.29.2012

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers 

    15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    A Combat SkySat communication system floats towards Earth’s stratosphere during 15th MEU’s test of the system aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 29. The SkySat system is used to retransmit UHF signals to increases the range of communication up to 600 miles in diameter and expands the capabilities of the Marine Air Ground Task Force.

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    Date Taken: 03.29.2012
    Date Posted: 03.30.2012 19:53
    Photo ID: 551603
    VIRIN: 120329-M-VZ265-028
    Resolution: 1200x1800
    Size: 439.51 KB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CA, US

    Web Views: 78
    Downloads: 2

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