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November 20, 2015

Raytheon completes GPS III launch readiness exercise
Aurora, Colo. (UPI) Nov 19, 2015
Raytheon reports it successfully completed three launch readiness exercises in preparation for the launch of the modernized Global Positioning System. The company performed the exercises to demonstrate the readiness of their Launch and Checkout System in support of the launch of GPS III satellites. Raytheon's ground system will handle launch operations and procedures as part of Raytheon's GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System (GPS OCX), which aims to enhance positioning, navigation and ... read more

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