The last in the series of eight modernized Global Positioning System IIR satellites, GPS IIR-21(M), has been declared operational today for military and civilian users worldwide, just 10 days after launching from Cape Canaveral AFS.
“The 50th Space Wing is extremely proud of adding this new satellite to the operational constellation and we look forward to continuing to use this spacecraft to help with the current fight as well as to support civil users around the world,” said Colonel Wayne Monteith, 50th Space Wing Commander.
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