GPS III SV01 "Vespucci" Mission
Launch Status
Success
Date & Time
23 Dec 2018, 1:51pm
UTC
Pad
Space Launch Complex 40
Launch Service Provider
Vehicle
Booster
B1054
Landing
Expended (Atlantic Ocean)
Mission
GPS III SV01 "Vespucci"
Mission Type
Navigation
Destination
Medium Earth Orbit
GPS-IIIA (Global Positioning System) is the first evolution stage of the third generation of the GPS satellites. It consists of the first ten (known as "tranche") of GPS III satellites. This program will improve position, navigation, and timing services for the warfighter and civil users worldwide and provide advanced anti-jam capabilities yielding superior system security, accuracy and reliability.
Available Replays
GPS III Space Vehicle 01
Updated: Apr 12, 11:28pm UTC
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