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Lockheed GPS Satellite Operational

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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 20 -- The first modernized global positioning system (GPS) satellite featuring additional navigation signals to benefit military and civilian users around the world is operational after on-orbit testing, a joint US Air Force/Lockheed Martin team announced Monday. Launched on Sept. 25 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the GPS IIR-14 (M) satellite features a modernized antenna panel that provides increased signal power to receivers on the ground, two new military signals for improved accuracy, enhanced encryption and antijamming capabilities for the...Read full article

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    Published: December 2005
    2 SOPSdefenseglobal positioning systemGPSGPS IIR-14IIR satelliteITTnavigation signalsNews & Featuressatellite

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