U.S. Space Force Field Commands Successfully Launch GPS III, Demonstrating Expedited Launch Capabilities
December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release:
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Summary: The first-of-its-kind National Security Space Launch (NSSL) class mission lifted a Global Positioning System (GPS) III space vehicle to orbit on a rapid response schedule, demonstrating a new level of readiness and resilience for Space Systems Command and Space Operations Command in less than five months from conception to launch.
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Summary: The first-of-its-kind National Security Space Launch (NSSL) class mission lifted a Global Positioning System (GPS) III space vehicle to orbit on a rapid response schedule, demonstrating a new level of readiness and resilience for Space Systems Command and Space Operations Command in less than five months from conception to launch.
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