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February 12, 2013

US launches Earth observation satellite
Los Angeles (AFP) Feb 11, 2013
The United States launched its latest Earth observation satellite Monday atop an Atlas V rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA said. The Landsat Data Continuity Mission, or Landsat 8, was the latest in a line of satellites used to continuously gather imagery from space of the Earth's land surface, coastal areas and coral reefs. "Everything is looking good, and the engine is operating normally," a NASA announcer said after the rocket roared off its launch pad at 1702 GMT. ... read more

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