The historic Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, a mid-1800s beacon that once guided sailors with oil lamps and Fresnel lenses, stands watch as a Falcon 9 rocket streaks skyward carrying GPS III-8 on April 21, 2026. The launch of the final GPS III satellite symbolizes America’s leap from 19th-century maritime navigation to today’s space-based positioning, navigation and timing as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. (U.S. Space Force photo by Gwendolyn Kurzen)
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NIKON Z6_3
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NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
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