45th Launch Support Squadron

Launch Fairings Up: Second Lockheed Martin-Built GPS III Satellite Ready for July 25 Liftoff

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Monday, July 8, 2019
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The second next-generation, Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT)-built GPS III satellite nick-named "Magellan" by the U.S. Air Force -- is sealed up and ready for its planned July 25 launch.

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  • The second next-generation, Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT)-built GPS III satellite nick-named "Magellan" by the U.S. Air Force -- is sealed up and ready for its planned July 25 launch.
  • In the coming days, the enclosed GPS III SV02 satellite will be mounted to a ULA Delta IV rocket for launch.
  • "GPS III SV02 is launching just a brisk seven months after the nation's first GPS III satellite lifted off back in December.
  • On May 27, the Air Force declared the next GPS III satellite, GPS III SV03 , "Available for Launch," pending an official launch date.