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The U.S. Space Force, launched in 2019, relies on service members called Guardians who often听have backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Through this research听partnership, 蜜糖直播 Boulder will expand its offerings preparing tech-savvy young people with an eye for听the stars.
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