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MSBLS installations used by NASA have to be certified every two years for accuracy. Since 2004 , the Federal Aviation Administration works with NASA to execute this verification; previously, only NASA aircraft and equipment were used. Testing of the Kennedy Space Center 's MSBLS in 2004 revealed an accuracy of 5 centimeters. The shuttle landing approach starts with a Glide Slope of 19 degrees, which is six times steeper than the typical 3-degree slope of commercial jet airliners. SEE ALSO REFERENCES
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