2014-008 Success
Delta IV M+(4,2) | GPS IIF-5 (USA-248)
Feb 21, 2014, 01:59 AM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
Delta 4M+(4,2)
Agency
United Launch Alliance
Site / Pad
CC / SLC37B
Outcome
Success
Flight
D4-25/D365
COSPAR Designator
2014-008
Mission
GPS IIF-5 (Navigation)
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Delta IV M+(4,2)
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Agency launches
80 (2 YTD)
Site launches
706 (3 YTD)
Pad launches
27 (1 YTD)