GPS Block III satellites

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:advances new atomic clocks
gptkbp:availability high system redundancy
gptkbp:community global user community
gptkbp:constellation part of GPS constellation
gptkbp:contract gptkb:2010
gptkbp:coverage worldwide
resistant to interference
gptkbp:data_transmission secure data transmission
gptkbp:data_usage up to 10 Mbps
gptkbp:debut gptkb:2023
ongoing since 2018
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:development_cost $6 billion
gptkbp:equipment compatible with existing GPS receivers
gptkbp:frequency L1, L2, L5
stronger than previous blocks
gptkbp:future_plans additional satellites planned
gptkbp:home_ground gptkb:US_Space_Force
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GPS Block III satellites
gptkbp:improved_accuracy better than 1 meter
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:2018
every 2 years
planned launches every few years
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:United_Launch_Alliance
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Space_X_Falcon_9
gptkbp:launched gptkb:5
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:market_segment military and civilian
gptkbp:mission enhanced navigation services
gptkbp:mission_duration 15 years
gptkbp:modulation gptkb:CDMA
gptkbp:navigation_system GNSS
high navigation accuracy
gptkbp:operational_status operational
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:US_Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:orbit_type gptkb:32
modular design
approximately 4,000 kg
navigation satellite
gptkbp:orbital_altitude 20200 km
gptkbp:orbital_period about 12 hours
gptkbp:power_source solar panels
gptkbp:project completed
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:global_positioning_system
gptkbp:satellite_health_monitoring real-time health monitoring
gptkbp:security M-code
high data integrity
gptkbp:service 15 years
gptkbp:signal_compatibility compatible with previous GPS signals
gptkbp:special_features anti-jamming capabilities
gptkbp:storage redundant systems
gptkbp:time_to_launch approximately 10 years
gptkbp:user_accuracy better than 30 cm
gptkbp:user_countries available to all users
gptkbp:wi_fi 24/7 availability
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:third_generation_GPS_satellite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7