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The first Mobile User Objective System satellite exits the Dual Entry Large Thermal Altitude chamber, a vacuum environment that simulates the hot and cold temperatures the satellite will experience in space throughout its design life. (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin)


Lockheed Martin successfully completes thermal vacuum testing of the Navy’s first Mobile User Objective System satellite, a major program milestone that validated spacecraft performance in a simulated test-like-you-fly space environment. (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin)

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Lockheed Martin successfully mates the first Mobile User Objective System satellite's high-performance communications system module with the propulsion core at its facilities in Sunnyvale, Calif. 
(Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin)


The first Mobile User Objective System satellite is fully integrated and ready to be transferred to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to prepare for liftoff aboard an Atlas V launch vehicle on Feb. 16, 2012. 
(Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin)


The first Mobile User Objective System satellite arrives at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in preparation for liftoff aboard an Atlas V launch vehicle Feb. 16, 2012. 
(Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin)