Satellite Launch and Recovery Package

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USAFE-AFAFRICA demonstrates breakthrough mobile MQ-9A satellite launch, recovery package

2:56 PM9/11/2023

An Airman from the 435th Contingency Response Group observes the connection between the MQ-9A Reaper and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard aircrew during a proof of concept event of the MQ-9A Reaper Satellite Launch and Recovery Package (SLR-P) at the 12th Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Air Base in Mirosławiec, Poland, Aug. 30, 2023. Tailored specifically for the European and African theaters, the SLR-P consists of a small, mobile container with an inventory list finely tuned to address the unique operational requirements and environmental nuances of each specific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Gabriele Gocso)

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USAFE-AFAFRICA demonstrates breakthrough mobile MQ-9A satellite launch, recovery package

2:51 PM9/11/2023

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Rayner, commander of the 435th Contingency Response Group, is joined by U.S. Air Force Maj. Philip "Flip" West, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa MQ-9A Reaper subject matter expert, and Polish Air Force Col. Marcin Szubiński, commander of 12th UAV Air Base, to discuss future interoperability and integration of the MQ9-A Reaper Satellite Launch and Recovery Package (SLR-P). The three observed a SLR-P proof-of-concept event in Mirosławiec, Poland, Aug. 30, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Gabriele Gocso)

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