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Increased Launch Efficiency to Meet Commercial Demands

Increased Launch Efficiency to Meet Commercial Demands

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Avoiding unnecessary canceled launches saves resources and helps maintain crucial launch campaign schedules. Updating policies and sensing technologies can meet the high demand on space launch ranges. This infographic highlights potential solutions, such as the Range In a Box approach, to address the growing demand.

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