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The 
Launch Services Program is based at NASA's

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Kennedy Space Center in Florida but its reach
is felt throughout the United States and research

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labs all over the world.

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The Launch Services Program has given life
to some of our nations' greatest space achievements.

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Charged with selecting launch vehicles for
NASA's science and exploration missions, LSP

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works with industry partners to define requirements
and determine the best launch vehicle for

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each mission.

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Once the spacecraft and launch vehicle are
complete, LSP coordinates the timely rendezvous

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of rocket and spacecraft at the launch site.

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The launch site is the place where the mission
really comes together.

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The spacecraft is mounted to the assembled
rocket and final testing and checkouts are

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conducted.

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If all systems are "go", the mission is declared
ready to launch.

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These achievements are a result of the dedicated
professionals at NASA's Launch Services Program.

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A team guided by excellence and driven by
a passion for space.