Sweden launches its first military satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission is the first of ten planned satellites intended to monitor regional activity, including over Russia.
Sweden has launched its first military satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Stockholm plans to deploy a total of ten such satellites, which will include monitoring capabilities over Russia.
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Sweden has launched its first military satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Stockholm plans to deploy a total of ten such satellites, which will include monitoring capabilities over Russia.
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