The State - News from June 17, 1988
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A Navy satellite designed to help sailors pinpoint their locations at sea was launched into orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base, officials said. “We had a successful launch, and everything looks good so far,” base spokesman Capt. John Sullivan said. The launch of the 383-pound NOVA 2 navigational satellite aboard a 73-foot Scout rocket was the first space launch from the Santa Barbara County base since April 26.
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