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Pathfinder-R and Pathfinder-4 Launched from California

Pathfinder-R and Pathfinder-4 Launched from California

Part of the SpaceX Transporter-11 Mission

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Tom Patton
Aug 20, 2024
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Pathfinder-R and Pathfinder-4 Launched from California
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The Pathfinder-R (PTD-R) and Pathfinder-4 (PTD-4) spacecraft built by Terran Orbital launched Friday from Vandenberg Space Force Base on the SpaceX Transporter-11 mission. These 6U Triumph class space vehicles are part of NASA's Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator (PTD) series, which aims to test the viability and operational effectiveness of a variety o…

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