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Space Force aims for more efficient operations with ‘integrated’ units

Two new "integrated mission deltas" will stand up as early as October.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

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

2 years 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

2 years 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

3 years 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

3 years ago

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

3 years ago