The 50th Space Wing’s 2nd and 19th Space Operations Squadrons accepted command and control of the tenth Global Positioning System Block IIF satellite here July 24.
The Space and Missile Systems Center’s GPS Directorate, located at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, remained in control of the satellite during an on-orbit checkout period before the hand-off to 2 and 19 SOPS.
“We’re extremely honored to accept command and control of the tenth GPS IIF satellite,” said Lt. Col. Todd Benson, 2 SOPS commander. “The phenomenal team from the Space and Missiles Systems Center, 45th Space Wing and 19 SOPS were pivotal to this successful launch.”
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