Eighth GPS III Satellite Launched into Orbit
Signal Acquired from SV08 Shortly After Launch
The eighth GPS III space vehicle—designed and built by Lockheed Martin, has been successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. It achieved signal acquisition shortly thereafter.
"This demonstrates Lockheed Martin's ability to rapidly launch and deploy national security space assets."
Malik Musawwir, Lockheed Martin
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