As members of the 2nd Space Operations Squadron recognize and celebrate Global Positioning System Satellite Vehicle Number-23’s 23rd birthday Nov. 26, they’ll do so with fond memories of the satellite’s service to military and civilian users throughout the world.
Launched on Nov. 26, 1990, SVN-23 gave military and civilian users another tool for determining position, navigation and timing, but during its 20-plus-year life, it also represented the GPS team 2 SOPS’ ingenuity, innovation and problem-solving abilities.
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