Air Force's GPS III program

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Earth_observation
gptkbp:budget $6 billion
gptkbp:collaboration yes
gptkbp:constellation 24 satellites
gptkbp:coverage yes
gptkbp:debut gptkb:GPS_III_SV02
gptkbp:design gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:development gptkb:2010
gptkbp:enhanced_capabilities gptkb:search_and_rescue
navigation services
timing services
gptkbp:features anti-jamming capabilities
enhanced signal strength
new civilian signals
gptkbp:frequency L1, L2, L5
gptkbp:future_plans expand satellite constellation
collaborate with international partners
enhance signal capabilities
upgrade ground control systems
gptkbp:ground_control_segment gptkb:GPS_Operational_Control_Segment_(OCS)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Air Force's GPS III program
gptkbp:impact gptkb:Telecommunications
gptkb:emergency_services
agriculture
construction
transportation systems
mapping and surveying
navigation applications
gptkbp:improvements_over_previous greater accuracy
better resilience
more satellites in orbit
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:2018
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Space_X_Falcon_9
gptkbp:market_segment military and civilian users
gptkbp:military_technology yes
gptkbp:next_generation_of gptkb:GPS_satellites
gptkbp:operational_use 24/7
gptkbp:orbit_type gptkb:10
gptkb:GPS_III_SV01
15 years
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
approximately 3,800 kg
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Earth_observation
gptkbp:purpose improve GPS accuracy
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GPS_II
gptkbp:user_countries gptkb:NATO_countries
allied nations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4