DMSP satellite slightly damaged in testing mishap
A U.S. Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) satellite was slightly damaged on July 1 when an external battery used in testing exploded, injuring a contractor employee, the Air Force reported. During a routine test of the Lockheed Martin-built satellite at Vandenberg AFB, Calif., "a...
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