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NROL-48 Launches from Vandenberg

A Falcon 9 launches the NROL-48 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 22, 2025. The National Reconnaissance Office NROL-48 mission marked its eleventh proliferated architecture mission to enhance persistence, resilience, and speed in support of U.S. and allied partners. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi
VIRIN: 250922-X-VJ291-1001.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G

APERTURE

56/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/8000

ISO

250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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