lockheed martin GPS satellites built to last
Nov 3, 2009 gps navigation, misc news
This month marks the 10th year anniversary of Lockheed Martin-Built GPS Satellites’ on orbit operation.
This specific satellite was the third of GPS Block IIR which was launched in October 7th 1999. There are 29 more of these on orbit providing situational awareness and weapon guidance for the military, as well as support for civil, scientific and commercial functions – including air traffic control, ATM banking, and the Internet.
Next generation GPS satellites are called GPS III block and these will support anti-jam capabilities. The first of these new GPS satellites is supposed to launch in 2014.
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