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Northrop Grumman delivers bus for Space Force’s experimental navigation satellite
The NTS-3 satellite will help demonstrate new technologies for future GPS satellites while contributing to the main constellation while on orbit.
By Nathan Strout
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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
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
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
Space Force begins loaning anti-jamming GPS tech to allies
The three-year arrangement will allow allies to begin testing M-Code-ready equipment.
By Nathan Strout
Trump administration updates GPS policy
As with past administration statements, the policy memo seeks to address the nation's over-reliance on GPS.
By Nathan Strout