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STC completes most rigorous capstone event yet featuring multi-domain assets

An F-16D Fighting Falcon flies over the Precision Impact Range Area on Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 10. The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Space Test Course Class 23-1 utilized multi-domain assets during their capstone project to provide vital info for aircraft pilots to aid in target acquisition, battle damage assessment and combat search and rescue. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

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STC completes most rigorous capstone event yet featuring multi-domain assets

An F-16D Fighting Falcon flies over the Precision Impact Range Area on Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 10. The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Space Test Course Class 23-1 utilized multi-domain assets during their capstone project to provide vital info for aircraft pilots to aid in target acquisition, battle damage assessment and combat search and rescue. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

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STC completes most rigorous capstone event yet featuring multi-domain assets

An F-16D Fighting Falcon flies over the Precision Impact Range Area on Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 10. As part of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Space Test Course Class 23-1 capstone project, the F-16 dropped munitions onto the PIRA and used satellite imagery to conduct battle damage assessment. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

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STC completes most rigorous capstone event yet featuring multi-domain assets

U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Space Test Course Class 23-1 students receive instruction on radio operations at the Precision Impact Range Area on Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 10. As part of the USAFTPS STC Class 23-1 capstone project, the students utilized an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter to conduct simulated combat search and rescue operations using multi-domain imagery assets. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

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STC completes most rigorous capstone event yet featuring multi-domain assets

U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Space Test Course Class 23-1 pose for a class photo in front of an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 10. As part of the USAFTPS STC Class 23-1 capstone project, the students utilized multi-domain imagery assets to conduct battle damage assessment, target acquisition and combat search and rescue operations. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

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STC completes most rigorous capstone event yet featuring multi-domain assets

U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Space Test Course Class 23-1 students board an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter at the Precision Impact Range Area on Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 10. As part of the USAFTPS STC Class 23-1 capstone project, the students utilized the helicopters to conduct simulated combat search and rescue operations using multi-domain imagery assets. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

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A Mission Out of This World: The Benefield Anechoic Facility tests first space satellite in decades

The Benefield Anechoic Facility recently tested its first space satellite in decades. Anticipated to launch in late 2023, Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) will be the Department of Defense’s first experimental, integrated navigation satellite system in nearly 50 years.

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A Mission Out of This World: The Benefield Anechoic Facility tests first space satellite in decades

Truly a team effort, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, Air Force Research Laboratory and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory all had critical roles in this historic testing of the NTS-3 satellite.

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A Mission Out of This World: The Benefield Anechoic Facility tests first space satellite in decades

In 2019, the Department of the Air Force designed NTS-3 as one of the three Vanguard programs with the goal of delivering remarkable new capabilities that provide warfighters superior advantages in the battlefield

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A Mission Out of This World: The Benefield Anechoic Facility tests first space satellite in decades

Anticipated to launch in late 2023, Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) will be the Department of Defense’s first experimental, integrated navigation satellite system in nearly 50 years.

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A Mission Out of This World: The Benefield Anechoic Facility tests first space satellite in decades

The largest anechoic test facility in the world, the BAF, provides shielding effectiveness that allows GPS tracking and jamming tests without frequency management or regulatory agency approval.

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A Mission Out of This World: The Benefield Anechoic Facility tests first space satellite in decades

After the testing is complete, the NTS-3 will operate for one year in a near-geosynchronous orbit and will broadcast navigation signals from its phased array antenna.

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What to do if you see a desert tortoise

The desert tortoise is one of many animals found at Edwards AFB. Listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, desert tortoises are protected from unwarranted harassment or injury.

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412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing

Lt Col Margell Muñoz, Commander, 412th Communications Squadron participates in a corn hole game during a combat dining-in at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. The 412th MSG hosted the event to bring Airmen together and build camaraderie.

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412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing

412th Mission Support Group leadership judges the games during a combat dining-in at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. During the event, Airmen who violated set rules were ordered to report to the Commander for a fun punishment.

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412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 412th Mission Support Group salute the combat dining-in president at Edwards Air Force Base, California May 4, 2023. During the event, Airmen who violated set rules were ordered to report to the president for their punishment.

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412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing

CMSgt. Jeremy Swistak, Senior Enlisted Leader, 412th Mission Support Group and Col. Jarod Blecher, Commander, 412th Mission Support Group speak to the Airmen at the combat dining-in event at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. The 412th MSG hosted the event to bring current and newer Airmen together and build camaraderie among each other in a competitive manner.

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412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing

Lt. Col. Margell Munoz, Commander, 412th Communications Squadron competes at a dance off at the combat dining-in event at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. The 412th MSG hosted the event to bring current and newer Airmen together and build camaraderie among each other in a competitive manner.

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412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 412th Mission Support Group participate in water games during a combat dining-in at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. A combat dining-in is a military tradition that allows Airmen to develop esprit de corps.

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412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 412th Mission Support Group participate in a Star Wars costume contest during a combat dining-in at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. A combat dining-in consists of morale activities with unique rules.

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