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University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Ascension Island

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Ascension Island, located midway between Africa and Brazil will be the base of operation. A British territory, the island supports British and American air forces, communications, space agencies, and global positioning systems.

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