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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      The 45th Space Wing supported SpaceX’s successful launch of a Falcon 9 Dragon spacecraft headed to the International Space Station from Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., July 18, 2016. The launch was the 13th major launch operation for the Eastern Range this year, and marks the ninth contracted mission by SpaceX under NASA’s commercial resupply services contract. (Courtesy photo/SpaceX)45th SW supports SpaceX’s CRS-9 mission launch
                        
                        
                        The 45th Space Wing supported SpaceX’s successful launch of a Falcon 9 Dragon spacecraft headed to the International Space Station from Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., July 18, 2016. The launch was the 13th major launch operation for the Eastern Range this year, and marks the ninth contracted mission by SpaceX under NASA’s commercial resupply services contract. (Courtesy photo/SpaceX)
                
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        The 45th Space Wing supported SpaceX’s successful launch of a Falcon 9 Dragon spacecraft headed to the International Space Station from Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., July 18, 2016. The launch was the 13th major launch operation for the Eastern Range this year, and marks the ninth contracted mission by SpaceX under NASA’s commercial resupply services contract. (Courtesy photo/SpaceX)45th SW supports SpaceX’s CRS-9 mission launch
                        
                        
                        The 45th Space Wing supported SpaceX’s successful launch of a Falcon 9 Dragon spacecraft headed to the International Space Station from Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., July 18, 2016. The launch was the 13th major launch operation for the Eastern Range this year, and marks the ninth contracted mission by SpaceX under NASA’s commercial resupply services contract. (Courtesy photo/SpaceX)
                
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45th SW supports SpaceX’s CRS-9 mission launchPublished July 18, 2016
                    
                    
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            **CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. (AFNS) --**The 45th Space Wing supported SpaceX’s successful launch of a Falcon 9 Dragon spacecraft headed to the International Space Station from Space Launch Complex 40 here July 18.At approximately eight minutes after the launch, SpaceX successfully landed the Falcon 9 first-stage booster at Landing Zone 1 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The flyback mission was the second successful one for SpaceX following its historic first landing of a first-stage booster on Landing Zone 1 in December 2015.This Falcon 9 Dragon launch was the 13th major launch operation for the Eastern Range this year, and marks the ninth contracted mission by SpaceX under NASA’s commercial resupply services contract.A combined team of military, government civilians and contractors from across the 45th SW provided support to the mission, including weather forecasts, launch and range operations, security and safety.“I am proud of the integrated team who worked together flawlessly to make this launch a success,” said Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, the 45th SW commander, who served as the mission’s launch decision authority. “Everyone's hard work and dedication paid off today. This mission once again clearly demonstrates the successful collaboration we have with our mission partners at NASA and SpaceX as we continue to shape the future of America's space operations, and serve as the world’s premier gateway to space.”Cape Canaveral AFS 



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