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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Space Development Agency Tranche 1 mission takes flight from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 10, 2025. Vandenberg’s safety team was involved in every step of the process, from construction to launch, ensuring safe and reliable launch. Additionally, they were recently inspected by higher headquarters at Space Systems Command, earning the highest grade possible of “met and effective”. (U.S. Space Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez
VIRIN: 250910-F-XJ860-1019.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

8

SHUTTERSPEED

1/640

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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