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United Launch Alliance Cites 'Data Signature' As Flaw In GPS IIF-3 Launch

The United Launch Alliance detected an unanticipated "data signature" on one of the engines that powered the launch of the Air Force's newest Global Positioning System satellite last week, an issue that caused the rocket's upper-stage engine to provide lower thrust than expected.

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