Despite a minor pushback of the launch time, SpaceX was able to send off a GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force on Wednesday morning.
The satellite was processed at the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, where it underwent a final post-ship functional test and was loaded with onboard fuel, where it finally was encapsulated for launch, explained the Space Systems Command.
“As the fifth GPS III launch campaign with SpaceX, this launch marks the 25th Military-Code satellite introduced to our constellation, providing our satellite operators with highly capable and advanced technology to aide them in their mission,” Ha continued.Up to eight times improved anti-jamming capabilities
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