Six Satellite Projects Set to Take Flight

Take a look at the new satellites that will likely lead to superior GPS, better military and private communications, and stronger national security.

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Set for a Dec. 2011 launch, the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) communications satellite is a narrowband tactical satellite communications system designed to significantly improve military ground communications. Lockheed Martin says MUOS will replace the current narrowband tactical satellite communications system known as the Ultra High Frequency Follow-On system. Originally set to launch this month, MUOS has faced technical and budgetary challenges.

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Six Satellite Projects Set to Take Flight

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