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GPS III-5 being moved to LC-40 for @SpaceX F9 launch
Just Read the Instructions droneship is outbound from Port Canaveral for the GPS mission.Tug Finn Falgout will tow JRTI 642 km downrange. Let's hope the weather on launch day is a bit better...!Live: youtu.be/gnt2wZBg89g
.@SpaceForceDoD is hosting a media roundtable about the upcoming GPS III SV05 satellite launch scheduled for Thursday, with representatives from the Space and Missiles Systems Center, Space Launch Delta 45, Lockheed Martin and SpaceX.Thread:
Space Force’s Dr. Walter Lauderdale notes that, while SpaceX landed Falcon 9 boosters after two prior National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions, this will be the first to launch with a previously flown (i.e., reused) rocket booster.
Dr. Lauderdale: "We've worked closely with SpaceX to understand the refurbishment processes and are confident that this rocket is ready for its next flight."
Lockheed Martin VP Tonya Ladwig says the company has the next three GPS III satellites "lined up and ready to be called" for launch at its Denver production facility.
SpaceX director Michael Ellis says the company's 4th GPS III launch is planned to launch next year.
SpaceX / #GPSIII briefing: Including Thursday's launch, Space Force says using previously flown Falcon 9 boosters should save a total of $64 million over the next two years.
The fifth #GPSIII satellite for @SpaceForceDoD has been enclosed in the nose of the rocket and is ready to hitch a ride to space.
QuoteSpaceX director Michael Ellis says the company's 4th GPS III launch is planned to launch next year.False.
Departure! HOS Briarwood is outbound from Port Canaveral for her fairing recovery mission debut - GPS III-5.Views from Fleetcam: youtube.com/watch?v=gnt2wZ…