The 3rd Space Operations Squadron accepted satellite control authority of the Wideband Global Satcom-7 satellite here Oct. 13, following a three month launch and early orbit checkout period.
“Our team spent about four to five hours today, both here in garrison and out [in California] going over everything,” said Lt. Col. Chris Todd, 3 SOPS commander. “It’s like checking over a car before you buy it, checking the fuel systems, engine block, making sure everything is ready to go.”
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