SpaceX launches GPS mission for U.S. Space Force
File image of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch (Photo by Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - After being scrubbed several times, SpaceX successfully launched the U.S. Space Force’s GPS III Space Vehicle 04 into orbit on Thursday.
The satellite was delivered into space by a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
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Following stage separation, SpaceX completed another successful landing of the Falcon 9’s first stage on the "Of Course I Still Love You" droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
On Wednesday, United Launch Alliance (ULA) scrubbed its launch of an Atlas V after issues were noted regarding a ground valve issue with the liquid oxygen system.
Due to impending weather from Tropical Depression Eta, ULA announced they are now targeting Wed., Nov. 11, at 5:22 p.m. EST, for their next launch opportunity.
You can watch the launch on FOX 35 News.