The U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing provided flawless Eastern Range support for NASA’s successful launch of Space Shuttle Discoveryy. The launch occurred on August 28th at 11:59 p.m. (EDT) from Space Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
Airmen, Air Force civilians and contractors from throughout the 45th Space
Wing provided vital support, including weather forecasts, launch and range
operations, safety and media relations. The wing also provided its vast
network of radar, telemetry, optical and communications instrumentation to
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