Latest GPS Satellite In Orbit Following Launch

The U.S. Air Force’s latest Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite was delivered to orbit early March 24 by a United Launch Alliance Delta II from Cape Canaveral, Fla. Liftoff took place at 4:34 a.m. EDT from Launch Complex 17A. One hour and eight minutes later, the rocket deployed GPS IIR-20...

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