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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Stars illuminate the sky over a domed structure.

Deep Space Surveillance System

The Ground-Based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance System is responsible for tracking thousands of objects in space. The system falls under the Air Force's 21st Space Wing and is positioned at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. Here, 216 photos captured over a 90-minute period are layered over one another, making the star trails come to life.

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  • Credit: Photo illustration by Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Salanitri VIRIN: 171030-F-TM170-190.JPG
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