Atlas V RBSP LDA
Col. Robert Pavelko, 45th Space Wing vice commander, served as the Launch Decision Authority for the first time Aug. 30. “It’s exhilarating to join so many gifted, hard-working teammates – military, government civilians, and contractors – all integral to demonstrating the 45th Space Wing is “The World’s Premier Gateway to Space,” he said. (Photo by Matthew Jurgens)