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20 years of GPS Service marked by launch of latest Satellite


Article by: Mike Barrett
Date: 16 Jul 2015

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The GPS satellite network saw its first launch in February 1978. Following a somewhat lengthy test and deployment phase it was declared operational on the 17th July 1995, 20 years ago. The initial satellites were designated GPS Block I. Over the years these have been upgraded and the latest satellite to be launched on Wednesday 15th July 2015 is designated GPS IIF-10, the tenth in the Block IIF range.

The launch took place at 11:56pm EDT launching into blue skies with scattered clouds the Atlas V performed flawlessly depositing the GPS satellite into the preplanned orbit. The GPS satellite will now undergo a series of tests before being commissioned and integrated into the operational NAVSTAR GPS constellation.

Launch videos follow:

The launch videos from www.AmericaSpace.com below are reproduced with permission. Turn your speakers up and enjoy the roar of the Atlas V RD-180 engine as it blasts into orbit.



Up close and personal with an Atlas V rocket. Our video cameras were placed on the launch pad to bring you the closest possible views of the mighty Atlas rocket as it blasts into orbit:



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