Inside the mission to launch the SMAP Earth observation satellite
In short: Follow a journey to Vandenberg Air Force Base to witness a NASA Social event. This video explores the facilities and the anticipation surrounding a Delta II rocket launch.
The footage documents a trip to the Vandenberg Air Force Base for a NASA Social event focused on the SMAP Earth observation satellite launch. Participants explore the Western Range Operational Control Center (WROCC) alongside the Space and Missile Heritage Museum, before heading back to observe a rocket launch.
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