Delta IV M+(4,2)
SuccessGPS IIF-5 (USA-248) · United Launch Alliance
Launch time (NET)
Friday, Feb 21, 2014, 01:59 UTC
Launch window
Friday, Feb 21, 2014, 01:59 UTC – Friday, Feb 21, 2014, 01:59 UTC
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Rocket
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 37B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
GPS IIF-5
Type
Navigation
Orbit
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
GPS Block IIF, or GPS IIF is an interim class of GPS satellite, which will be used to keep the Navstar Global Positioning System operational until the GPS Block IIIA satellites become operational. They are being built by Boeing, and will be operated by the United States Air Force following their launch by United Launch Alliance, using Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles.
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