The U.S. Space Force successfully launched a new GPS III satellite into orbit on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, demonstrating that the military can shorten the lead time from the standard 18-24 months to less than three, UPI reported.
The new satellite offers three times greater accuracy and eight times greater resistance to interference, improving navigation precision and time synchronization, which is crucial for both military and civilian users.
The commander of the SpOC MD 31 unit, Col. Andrew Menschner, emphasized that the quick launch of the satellite demonstrates the Space Force's ability to respond to sudden events, such as failures of other GPS satellites. He added that each new launch increases the accuracy and reliability of the entire constellation of GPS satellites.
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The system currently consists of 31 active satellites, seven reserve satellites and two ready for launch. The goal is to provide stable services to billions of users worldwide.
SpOC MD 31 is a unit of the US Space Force dealing with satellite navigation and precise timing. It is responsible for managing and developing the GPS system. The unit was established in 2024 and consists of several teams that deal with, among others, satellite operations, development of new technologies and maintenance of the GPS system.
From New York Andrzej Dobrowolski (PAP)
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