Launch Details

Space launch mission information

Delta IV M+(4,2) | GPS IIF-5 (USA-248)

Launch Successful
4138 days ago2/21/2014, 1:59:00 AM
Delta IV M+(4,2) | GPS IIF-5 (USA-248)

Mission Description

GPS Block IIF, or GPS IIF is an interim class of GPS satellite, which will be used to keep the Navstar Global Positioning System operational until the GPS Block IIIA satellites become operational. They are being built by Boeing, and will be operated by the United States Air Force following their launch by United Launch Alliance, using Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles.

Launch Videos

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ULA Launch Highlights for GPS IIF-5 on Delta IV Medium + 4.2

ULA Launch Highlights for GPS IIF-5 on Delta IV Medium + 4.2

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Launch Details

Launch Window

2/21/2014, 1:59:00 AM

Rocket Details

Delta IV M+(4,2)

Family: Delta

Variant: M+(4,2)

Launch Facility

Space Launch Complex 37B

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA