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SpaceX Wins GPS III SV-10 Launch Contract

Falcon 9 To Launch Final GPS Satellite Amid Vulcan Delays

The US Space Force has announced that SpaceX will launch the final satellite in the GPS III series, GPS III SV-10, on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, by the end of April. This change comes after the service grounded United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Vulcan-Centaur due to persistent problems with its solid rocket boosters. The Space Force is committed to delivering advanced GPS capability quickly and is leveraging all available options for responsive and reliable launches. The decision was reported by Breaking Defense.

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    Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1774029720176-3382
    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/space-force-shifts-gps-iii-launch-from-ula-to-spacex/
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    SpaceX Wins GPS III SV-10 Launch Contract

    Falcon 9 To Launch Final GPS Satellite Amid Vulcan Delays

    The US Space Force has announced that SpaceX will launch the final satellite in the GPS III series, GPS III SV-10, on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, by the end of April. This change comes after the service grounded United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Vulcan-Centaur due to persistent problems with its solid rocket boosters. The Space Force is committed to delivering advanced GPS capability quickly and is leveraging all available options for responsive and reliable launches. The decision was reported by Breaking Defense.

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      Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1774029720176-3382
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/space-force-shifts-gps-iii-launch-from-ula-to-spacex/
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