Blue Star Families has successfully launched a series of programs that empower and connect military families with one another and provide ways for civilians to get involved in meaningful ways.

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China has already successfully launched two lunar orbiters in 2007 and 2010.

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The PSLV has so far successfully launched more than 50 satellites into space.

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Spike has been tested successfully as a shoulder-launched missile, and also fired from drones.

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SpaceX successfully launched its commercial rocket today marking the first time a private company has sent a spacecraft to the space station.

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Mr von Mueffling's fund is one that has successfully followed such a strategy, producing an annual return of over 100% since it was launched in August 1998.

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The HERO program, which launched in December 2011, can claim the distinction of being the rare PACE program that has successfully funded projects.

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