in ,

ULA Prepares for Second GPS III Satellite Launch

ULA Prepares for Second GPS III Satellite Launch - top government contractors - best government contracting event
https://executivebiz-media.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/08/19/30/9f/c3/a0/b7/6f/d4/64/Executive-Biz.png

Jeff Brody

United Launch Alliance is in the last stage of preparations for the launch of the second satellite that will provide the U.S. military with Global Positioning System III service.

It will launch the Magellan satellite on Thursday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on behalf of the U.S. Air Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center, ULA said Tuesday. The Lockheed Martin-built GPS III system will work to boost navigation accuracy and anti-jam resiliency for users.

A Delta IV Medium rocket will serve as the satellite’s launch vehicle, marking the rocket’s final flight. ULA will perform succeeding launches with the newer Vulcan Centaur model.

“As we prepare to launch the final Delta IV Medium, we look forward to continuing its legacy through the purpose-built Vulcan Centaur,” said Gary Wentz, vice president of government and commercial programs at ULA.

ExecutiveBiz Logo

Sign Up Now! ExecutiveBiz provides you with Daily Updates and News Briefings about Government Technology

mm

Written by Nichols Martin

a staff writer at Executive Mosaic, produces articles on the federal government's technology and business interests. The coverage of these articles include government contracting, cybersecurity, information technology, health care and national security.

Maxar Taps SolAero to Produce Solar Power Modules for NASA Gateway - top government contractors - best government contracting event
Maxar Taps SolAero to Produce Solar Power Modules for NASA Gateway
Navy Tests Raytheon's Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
Navy Tests Raytheon’s Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar System