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Payload / Mission

GPS III SV01 "Vespucci"

Type
Navigation
Orbit
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)

GPS-IIIA (Global Positioning System) is the first evolution stage of the third generation of the GPS satellites. It consists of the first ten (known as "tranche") of GPS III satellites. This program will improve position, navigation, and timing services for the warfighter and civil users worldwide and provide advanced anti-jam capabilities yielding superior system security, accuracy and reliability.