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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A rocket is launched into space at night.

Falcon Tail

A Falcon Heavy rocket is launched into space from the Kennedy Space Center, Fla., Dec. 28, 2023. The rocket is part of the National Security Space Launch program, a critical component of the Defense Department’s efforts to ensure national security in space and provide essential space support for the warfighter.

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