Lompoc, USA. 13th Nov, 2017. The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket carrying the Joint Polar Satellite System-1 payload is prepared for launch at at the Vandenberg Air Force Base Space Launch Complex 2 November 13, 2017 in Lompoc, California. Credit: Planetpix/Alamy Live News

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The United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket carrying the Joint Polar Satellite System-1 payload is prepared for launch at at the Vandenberg Air Force Base Space Launch Complex 2 November 13, 2017 in Lompoc, California.

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Location: Lompoc, California
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