Lockheed Martin announced Monday that one of its Global Positioning System Block IIR satellites has reached 10 years of successful on-orbit operations. The Air Force launched this satellite, the fifth Block IIR spacecraft built, into space on July 16, 2000. It is one of 30 GPS satellites currently functioning in orbit. “This milestone is yet another example of the talented government-industry team dedicated to delivering GPS capabilities to the warfighter and millions of citizens around the globe,” said Joe Trench, Lockheed’s vice president of navigation systems. This news comes just days before Lockheed’s industry team is expected to complete the critical design review for the next-generation GPS Block IIIA space vehicle. First launch of a GPS Block IIIA satellite is anticipated in 2014.
Boeing Claims Progress on T-7 and Other Challenged Programs
April 25, 2025
Boeing appears to have become to overcome the problems that led to billions in losses on fixed-price defense contracts in recent years, point the company back toward profitabily, says Boeing president and CEO Kelly Ortberg.