Launch of the GPS IIR-18 Satellite Dec 21, 2007
United Launch Alliance successfully launched a Delta II expendable launch vehicle today from Space Launch Complex 17-A,Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, at 3:04 p.m., EST carrying the Air Force's GPS IIR-18(M) satellite.
Designed to operate for 10 years, GPS satellites orbit the Earth every 12 hours, emitting continuous navigation signals. With the proper equipment, users can receive these signals to calculate time, location and velocity. In addition to its military use, GPS satellites provide directional assistance to civilian users around the world.
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Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
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vanwahlgren (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
This is true but the real user is US Army. The Air Corps uses it for some navigation and to help with placement of munitions for the Soldiers, but the Army is the one who uses it in combat.
sranelson (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Actually, GPS is launch by the US Air Force, namely the 19th Space Operations Squadron.
vanwahlgren (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Thank You US Army! the whole world benefits from your works! |
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