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GPS IIF-5 (USA-248)

Delta IV M+(4,2)

United Launch Alliance

Launch Status
Success

Mission


GPS IIF-5

  • Type: Navigation
  • Orbit: Medium Earth Orbit
  • Launch Cost: $350,000,000

GPS Block IIF, or GPS IIF is an interim class of GPS satellite, which will be used to keep the Navstar Global Positioning System operational until the GPS Block IIIA satellites become operational. They are being built by Boeing, and will be operated by the United States Air Force following their launch by United Launch Alliance, using Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles.

Location


Space Launch Complex 37B

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Space Launch Complex 37B has witnessed the launch of 40 rockets, including 40 orbital launch attempts, while Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, has been the site for 980 rocket launches.

Space Launch Complex 37B

Rocket


United Launch Alliance Delta IV M+(4,2)

Delta IV M+(4,2)

Agency


United Launch Alliance

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.

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