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NASA launches new satellite to boost growing communications network
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/01/24/nasa-launches-communications-satellite-to-boost-growing-communications-network/
NASA launches new satellite to boost growing communications network
By Agence France-Presse
Friday, January 24, 2014 10:01 EST
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 rocket 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.
One hour and 46 minutes later, the 3.45 tonne satellite designed to work for 15 years separated from the second stage of the rocket, NASA tweeted.
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The fleet of satellites has “revolutionized communications” for NASA “by allowing nearly continuous transmission of information during a mission,” the agency said.