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What They Do

Space operations specialists in the military perform some or all of the following duties:

• Analyze data to determine spacecraft operational status
• Assist in preparing spacecraft commands to meet mission objectives
• Monitor computers and telemetry display systems
• Operate data-handling equipment to track spacecraft
• Repair ground and spacecraft communication equipment
• Transmit and verify spacecraft commands using aerospace ground equipment

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