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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Smoke plumes spread across the ground as a rocket lifts off against blue sky.

Starlink Launch

A Falcon 9 rocket lifts off at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., Nov. 11, 2019, as the Air Force’s 45th Space Wing supports the successful launch of SpaceX’s Starlink mission. The Starlink is a collection of satellites being used to provide fast, reliable internet to areas with little or no connectivity.

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