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January 24, 2014

NASA launches communications satellite
Washington (AFP) Jan 24, 2014
NASA on Thursday launched a new satellite to boost its growing communications network between Earth and the International Space Station, allowing for nearly uninterrupted video, voice link and data transmission. The TDRS-L blasted off at 9:33 pm (0233 GMT Friday) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on its way to become the 11th member of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System. The fleet of satellites has "revolutionized communications" for NASA "by allowing nearly continuous transmission of info ... read more

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