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Third AEHF Spacecraft Core Propulsion Module Delivered Early

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Monday, July 28th, 2008

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The third Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite core propulsion module was delivered half a year early, according to Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT]. That module is to propel the third AEHF space vehicle (SV-3). AEHF will provide global, highly secure, protected, survivable communications for all warfighters. The AEHF core propulsion module contains the integrated propulsion system as well as panels and other components that serve as the structural foundation of the satellite. That propulsion system is essential for…

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