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he third stage of a Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV rocket booster is hoisted for mounting at SLC-8 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 12, 2026. This rocket will support Space Systems Command’s Space Test Program 29A (STP-29A), and will carry multiple payloads, including Sat-7, Rawhide, and research and test cube satellites from various academic institutions. Beyond its national security, VSFB is a leader in commercial space operations, supporting launch service providers like Northrop Grumman in an effort to ensure continued access to space. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)
| Date Taken: | 01.09.2020 |
| Date Posted: | 03.18.2026 16:55 |
| Photo ID: | 9572812 |
| VIRIN: | 031226-X-IT855-1022 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| Location: | CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 34 |
| Downloads: | 9 |
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