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US launches advanced military satellite into orbit

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An Atlas 5 rocket carrying a US national security communications satellite is in orbit after an early morning launch.

 

The rocket launched at 7:07 am (local time) Saturday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. It took into space the first of a series of new satellites that will be used for advanced military data. (AP)

 

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