The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit engineering and science organization headquartered in El Segundo, California. It was founded in 1960 officially "to aid the United States Air Force in applying the full resources of modern science and technology to the problem of achieving those continuing advances in ballistic missiles and military space systems which are basic to national security." Among the earliest projects it supported were the Dyna-Soar orbital spaceplane, Project Mercury, and the man-rating of the Atlas (rocket) inter-continental ballistic missile. The Aerospace Corporation provided general systems engineering and technical direction for the Titan II missile, first tested in 1962, which became the launch vehicle for Project Gemini. Other notable projects with the involvement of The Aerospace Corporation include the advanced ballistic re-entry system (ABRES), the Air Force's Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL), the Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS), the Defense Support Program (DSP), the Space Shuttle and the Inertial Upper Stage (IUS). Other launch vehicle programs for which The Aerospace Corporation provided technical assistance have included the Delta II, Delta III and Delta IV, the Atlas II , the Atlas III and the Atlas V. El Segundo is a city located in Los Angeles County, California on the Santa Monica Bay. ... State nickname: The Golden State Official languages English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) Senators Dianne Feinstein (D) Barbara Boxer (D) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 4. ... 1960 was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aviation branch of the United States armed forces. ... Artists conception of the X-20 during re-entry The X-20 Dyna-Soar was a USAF program to develop an orbital spaceplane that could be used for a variety of military missions including reconnaissance, bombing, space rescue, satellite maintenance, and sabotage of enemy satellites. ... Project Mercury was the United Statess first successful manned spaceflight program. ... Mercury Atlas 9 rocket and capsule on pad The Atlas is a venerable line of space launch vehicles built by Lockheed Martin. ... Mission Titan II is a medium-lift space launch vehicle used to carry payloads for the Air Force, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Project Gemini insignia Project Gemini was the second human spaceflight program in which the United States of America sent humans into space, between Projects Mercury and Apollo, during the years 1963-1966. ... Manned Orbiting Laboratory early 1960 conceptual drawing that did not use the Gemini spacecraft. ... The Space Shuttle Columbia seconds after engine ignition, 1981 (NASA). ... A Delta II rocket launches from Cape Canaveral carrying a GPS satellite The Boeing IDS Delta II family of launch vehicles has been in service since 1989 and has successfully launched 115 projects (through August, 2004) including the last six NASA missions to Mars: Mars Global Surveyor in 1996 Mars... Through the 90s, satellite masses were growing steadily. ... Delta IV evolution (US Govt) The Delta IV family of rockets are EELVs (evolved expendable launch vehicles) built by Boeing IDS in a purpose-built facility in Decatur, Alabama. ... Mission Atlas II is a member of the Atlas family of launch vehicles, which evolved from the successful Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program. ... Mercury Atlas 9 rocket and capsule on pad The Atlas is a venerable line of space launch vehicles built by Lockheed Martin. ... Mercury Atlas 9 rocket and capsule on pad The Atlas is a venerable line of space launch vehicles built by Lockheed Martin. ...

Beginning in 1973, The Aerospace Corporation initiated and developed the Global Positioning System (GPS). In recognition of this achievement, the Corporation shared aviation's highest honor, the Robert J. Collier Trophy, in 1992. 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... It has been suggested that Gps tracking be merged into this article or section. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...

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