Lockheed Martin powers on the first GPS III satellite
Friday, March 1, 2013 - 08:30
in Astronomy & Space
The Lockheed Martin team developing the U.S. Air Force's next generation Global Positioning System III satellites has turned on power to the system module of the program's first spacecraft, designated GPS III Space Vehicle One (SV-1). The milestone is a key indication the team is on track to deliver the first satellite for launch availability in 2014.