45th Space Wing Supports First Space X Launch for NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services

Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) completed a successful launch of their Falcon 9 Dragon spacecraft, called Dragon C3, from Space Launch Complex 40 here Oct. 7, 2012, at 8:35 p.m. EDT with stellar safety and range support provided by service members assigned to the 45 Space Wing.

A combined team of military, government civilians and contractors from across the 45th Space Wing provided vital support to the mission, including weather forecasts, launch and range operations, security, safety and public affairs.
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