SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launches With New GPS Satellite for U.S. Space Force

On Thursday, June 17th, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying the new U.S. Space Force GPS III SV05 satellite into orbit. This marked the 19th launch for SpaceX this year. On a sunny day, at 12:09 p.m. EDT, the SpaceX rocket blasted off into space. About two minutes into the flight, the vehicle reached orbit, and the GPS III SV05 navigation satellite was deployed. Following stage separation, SpaceX su... (continue reading...)