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Atlas V GPS IIF-4 LaunchAtlas V GPS IIF-4 Launch
Atlas V GPS IIF-4 Launch

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket successfully launched the fourth Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF-4 satellite for the U.S. Air Force at 5:38 p.m. EDT, May 15, 2013, from Space Launch Complex-41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. Photo: ULA
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Posted: 5/16/2013

Atlas V GPS IIF-4 LaunchAtlas V GPS IIF-4 Launch
Atlas V GPS IIF-4 Launch

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket successfully launched the fourth Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF-4 satellite for the U.S. Air Force at 5:38 p.m. EDT, May 15, 2013, from Space Launch Complex-41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. Photo: ULA
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Posted: 5/16/2013

Delta IV GPS IIF-3Delta IV GPS IIF-3
Delta IV GPS IIF-3

"We earn our stripes and prove to the world what a world-class team we have with every single launch we execute from here," said Col. Robert Pavelko, vice commander, 45th Space Wing commander, who also served as Launch Decision Authority. GPS is a space-based, world-wide navigation system providing users with highly accurate, three-dimensional position, velocity and timing information 24 hours a day in all weather conditions. Every modern GPS satellite has been launched from CCAFS. (Photo by Pat Corkery, ULA)
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Posted: 10/5/2012

GPS IIF-3GPS IIF-3
GPS IIF-3

A Delta IV lifts GPS IIF-3 into space from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Oct. 4. (Photo by Brad Swezey)
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Posted: 10/4/2012

Mountain Biker/Adventure Race Maj. David AshleyMountain Biker/Adventure Race Maj. David Ashley
Mountain Biker/Adventure Race Maj. David Ashley

Maj. Dave Ashley, 5th Space Launch Squadron director of operations, kayaks an adventure race. Skills needed to complete the extreme sport's 50- to 200-plus-mile races may also include orienteering (land navigation with a map and compass only, no GPS), cross country running, canoeing, swimming, traversing on ropes, rock climbing and rappelling. Not only must participants be proficient in these areas, but they complete these tasks in environments with severe elevation changes, unforgiving terrain and extreme weather conditions. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Dave Ashley)
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Posted: 10/12/2011

Mountain Biker/Adventure Race Maj. David AshleyMountain Biker/Adventure Race Maj. David Ashley
Mountain Biker/Adventure Race Maj. David Ashley

Maj. Dave Ashley, 5th Space Launch Squadron director of operations, mountain bikes a trail during an adventure race. The skills needed to complete the extreme sport's 50- to 200-plus-mile races may also include orienteering (land navigation with a map and compass only, no GPS), cross country running, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, traversing on ropes, rock climbing and rappelling. Events can be solo, where entrants compete individually, or they can compete in teams of two to four people. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Dave Ashley)
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Posted: 10/12/2011

GPS IIF-2GPS IIF-2
GPS IIF-2

A United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket blasts off from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. (July 16, 2011) – 2:41 a.m. EDT with the Air Force’s Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF-2 payload. This launch marks the 50th successful GPS launch on a Delta vehicle. GPS IIF-2 is the second in a series of next generation GPS satellites and will join a worldwide timing and navigation system utilizing 24 satellites in six different planes, with a minimum of four satellites per plane positioned in orbit approximately 11,000 miles above the earths’ surface. The GPS IIF series provides improved accuracy and enhanced performance for GPS users.
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Posted: 7/18/2011

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Squadron supports eye in the sky

Members of the 45th Launch Support Squadron, along with the 45th Range Management Squadron's GPS team, pause in front of the GPS IIR-20 satellite atop its Detla II booster prior to its launch March 24. (Lockheed Martin photo/Bruce Johnson)
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Posted: 5/8/2009

USAF launches 20th GPS IIR satelliteUSAF launches 20th GPS IIR satellite
USAF launches 20th GPS IIR satellite

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. -- A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket carrying the U.S. Air Force's Global Positioning System IIR-20 satellite lifts off from Space Launch Complex-17A here at 4:34 a.m. EDT March 24. After a 1 hour, 8 minute flight the 47th successful GPS satellite launched by a Delta II was delivered to orbit supporting our military operations, along with commercial applications, throughout the world. (Photo by Carleton Bailie, United Launch Alliance)
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Posted: 3/24/2009

Sharks prepare Delta II for launchSharks prepare Delta II for launch
Sharks prepare Delta II for launch

Tech. Sgt. Randall Thomas (far right), 1st Space Launch Squadron, observes mating of the GPS IIR-19 satellite to the Delta II booster scheduled for launch March 15 from Complex 17A at Cape Canaveral. (U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of 1st Space Launch Squadron)
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Posted: 3/14/2008

Last GPS IIR-M satlellites being readied for launchLast GPS IIR-M satlellites being readied for launch
Last GPS IIR-M satlellites being readied for launch

Air Force and contractor personnel observe as GPS satellite IIR-M 20, safely housed in its shipping container, is offloaded Jan. 10 at Cape Canaveral AFS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tony Gray)
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Posted: 1/18/2008

Upcoming launch year to be a blastUpcoming launch year to be a blast
Upcoming launch year to be a blast

Tech. Sgt. Ed Winslow (left) and Staff Sgt. Robert Chrum (right), Maintenance Engineering Personnel from the 45th Launch Support Squadron process GPS satellite IIR-19 recently in the processing facility at Cape Canaveral AFS. It’s set to be launched in March on a Delta II booster. (USAF photo).
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Posted: 1/10/2008

    

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