Latest "GPS" stories

Robotic arms, tiny helper satellites: Military explores how to upgrade, repair assets in space

In one example, Lockheed Martin wants to integrate new hardware into a toaster-sized satellite and then plug the cubesat into an orbiting GPS satellite.

By Nathan Strout

17 months ago

Col. Todd Benson, the U.S. Air Forces Central Command director of space forces, leads airmen through their enlistment ceremony as they become members of the Space Force at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Sept. 1, 2020. The Space Force is the United States' newest service in more than 70 years. (Staff Sgt. Kayla White/U.S. Air Force)

Space Force planning for new component in the Middle East alongside AFCENT

Space Force leaders are hashing out a plan to create a new group under U.S. Central Command to coordinate what military space assets to use in the region.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

Space Force launches fifth GPS III satellite for more secure positioning

This is the 24th M-Code enabled GPS satellite in the constellation, ensuring full operational capability for the space segment.

By Nathan Strout

20 months ago

Raytheon wins $228 million GPS ground system contract

The contract extends Raytheon's work on the Next Generation Operational Control System to Block 3F.

By Nathan Strout

21 months ago

Launch of experimental military navigation satellite pushed back to 2023

Navigation Technology Satellite 3 will launch later than planned, but the Air Force Research Laboratory says it will use the extra time for more ground testing and risk reduction.

By Nathan Strout

21 months ago

Closing the gap to win the AI marathon

Fortunately for the U.S., the race for AI superiority with China is not a sprint. An industry expert shares ideas for how Washington can come out ahead in the long run.

By Brandon Tseng

24 months ago