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August 25, 2019

GPS III Satellite Responding To Commands, Under Self-Propulsion

First GPS III Satellite Successfully Completes On-Orbit Testing

The U.S. Air Force's second next-generation GPS III satellite, built by Lockheed Martin, is responding to commands, under control and now using its own internal propulsion system to get to orbit following its successful launch Thursday morning.

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Mission To Jupiter's Icy Moon Confirmed

Europa Clipper Mission Will Look At That Moon's Surface In-Depth

An icy ocean world in our solar system that could tell us more about the potential for life on other worlds is coming into focus with confirmation of the Europa Clipper mission's next phase. The decision allows the mission to progress to completion of final design, followed by the construction and testing of the entire spacecraft and science payload.

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Former Speaker Gingrich Proposes Moon Base Sweepstakes

Prize Could Be As Much As $2 Billion To Establish A Lunar Base

It's well known that space travel is difficult, and expensive. But former Speaker of the U.S. House Newt Gingrich is proposing that the U.S. government offer a $2 billion prize to a private company that can establish a lunar base.

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