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A crane supports stage stacking of a Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV rocket in preparation for a launch from Space Launch Complex 8 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Mar 23, 2026. The Minotaur IV rocket uses solid rocket motor components from decommissioned LGM-118 Peacekeeper ICBMs and is utilized by the USSF for small spacelift operations. This Minotaur IV rocket will support Space Systems Command’s Space Test Program 29A (STP-S29A), carrying a variety of Department of War, U.S. Space Force and academic institution payloads. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Hernandez)
PHOTO BY:
Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez
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NIKON Z 6_2
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NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
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18
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1/50
ISO
3200
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