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Falcon 9 Launches Final GPS 3 Satellite

April 21, 2023

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Key Takeaways

Falcon 9 launched the final GPS 3 satellite into orbit.
GPS 3 SV-10 is the tenth satellite in the series built by Lockheed Martin.
The satellite will join the operational GPS constellation.
SV-10 carries an experimental optical communications terminal.

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Strategic Implications

This launch may indicate the US Space Force's growing reliance on SpaceX for critical satellite missions. The completion of the GPS 3 series suggests a significant milestone in the modernization of the Global Positioning System, which could enhance military operations and civilian applications.

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What Happened

SpaceX Completes Lockheed Martin-Built Series For US Space Force

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the final GPS 3 satellite into orbit for the US Space Force, marking the completion of the Lockheed Martin-built series. The GPS 3 SV-10 spacecraft will join the operational GPS constellation, providing improved accuracy and stronger anti-jamming capability. The satellite also carries an experimental optical communications terminal and a demonstration Digital Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standard clock. The mission was reported by SpaceNews.

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