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February 04, 2016

Lockheed Martin's GPS III completes thermal vacuum testing
Denver (UPI) Feb 3, 2016
Lockheed Martin's Global Positioning System III satellite for the U.S. Air Force recently completed thermal vacuum testing to validate the design. Thermal vacuum testing, also known as TVAC, is designed to test the operational capabilities and structural integrity of the satellite. The testing involves exposing the satellite assembly to space temperature extremes in a depressurized chamber. Lockheed Martin Navigation Systems mission area vice president Mark Stewart says TVAC is the most ... read more

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