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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Rocket Launch

A Falcon 9 launches on a mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 22, 2025. The mission expanded the National Reconnaissance Office's proliferated constellation, boosting resilience and speed in delivering critical space-based capabilities.

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