Space Force prepares to launch fifth GPS III satellite | Shephard Media

The US space force is currently preparing to launch the fifth Lockheed Martin-built GPS III SV05 this June 2021. GPS III SV05 will be integrated horizontally with the first-ever SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle as well. The satellite has been shipped to Cape Canaveral, where the launching will happen. GPS III SV05 will be the 24th satellite in the 31 GPS-satellite constellations once successfully launched.

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