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WGS-5 Satellite Preparing For Operations

Gally Articola

Monday, June 3rd, 2013

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Boeing [BA] May 24 said it has received the first on-orbit signals from the fifth Wideband Global SATCOM satellite (WGS-5) it is delivering to the Air Force. The satellite is expected to give warfighters greater access to faster, more secure communications that will help them complete their missions more safely and effectively. WGS-5 will complete several maneuvers and tests before beginning operations. The launch was delayed from May 23 due to an issue associated with a ground support system helium pressurization…

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