US EditionSpaceX Launches Advanced GPS Satellite for Space Force
- The U.S. Space Force launched the eighth GPS III satellite, GPS III SV-08, using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on May 30, 2025, from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
- This rapid launch followed growing threats from jamming and spoofing by hostile actors, prompting a shift from ULA's Vulcan to Falcon 9 to accelerate deployment.
- The satellite, built by Lockheed Martin, offers enhanced capabilities including advanced anti-jamming M-code and civilian aviation safety L5 signals to strengthen constellation resilience.
- Space Force officials completed mission planning in three months, a significant reduction from the usual 18 to 24 months, demonstrating quicker response to emergent needs.
- This successful rapid launch further validates the Space Force's ability to quickly replenish GPS capabilities, supporting military and civilian users amid evolving space domain challenges.
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