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Delta IV M+(4,2) | GPS IIF-5 (USA-248)
United Launch Alliance · Delta IV M+(4,2) · Space Launch Complex 37B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
United Launch Alliance's 80th launch · 2nd this year · humanity's 5,357th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Feb 21, 01:59 – Feb 21, 01:59 UTC
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GPS IIF-5
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.
Navigation · Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
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