Global Positioning System IIF-3 Satellite Launch #2

A United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket blasts off from Space Launch Complex-37 on Oct. 4, 2012, at 8:10 a.m. EDT with the U.S. Air Force’s Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF-3 satellite.

Global Positioning System IIF-3 Satellite Launch

A United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket blasts off from Space Launch Complex-37 on Oct. 4, 2012, at 8:10 a.m. EDT with the U.S. Air Force’s Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF-3 satellite.

Global Positioning System IIF-3 Satellite Launch

United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket blasts off from Space Launch Complex-37 with the U.S. Air Force’s Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF-3 satellite on Oct. 4, 2012, at 8:10 a.m. EDT.

Global Positioning System IIF-3 Satellite Launch

The Oct. 4, 2012 launch marks the 9th ULA launch this year, the 54th Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) mission, and the 65th launch since ULA was formed nearly six years ago.

GPS IIF-3 Satellite Encapsulated Inside Payload Fairing

The U.S. Air Force's GPS IIF-3 satellite, encapsulated inside its 4-meter diameter payload fairing, is mated to a United Launch Alliance Delta 4 launch vehicle.

Global Positioning System IIF-3 Satellite Ready for Launch

A United Launch Alliance Delta IV stands ready for launch at Space Launch Complex-37 with the Air Force’s Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF-3 payload.

Delta 4 GPS IIF-3 Pre-Launch Mated to Delta 4

The U.S. Air Force's GPS IIF-3 satellite, encapsulated inside its 4-meter diameter payload fairing, is mated to a United Launch Alliance Delta 4 launch vehicle.

Global Positioning System IIF-3 Satellite Ready for Launch

GPS IIF-3 is the third in a series of next generation GPS satellites and will join a worldwide timing and navigation system.

Global Positioning System IIF-3 Satellite Ready for Launch

A United Launch Alliance Delta IV stands ready for launch at Space Launch Complex-37 with the Air Force’s Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF-3 payload. GPS IIF-3 is the third in a series of next generation GPS satellites and will join a worldwide timing and navigation system.

GPS IIF-3 Satellite Encapsulated Inside 4-Meter Diameter Payload Fairing

The U.S. Air Force's GPS IIF-3 satellite, encapsulated inside its 4-meter diameter payload fairing, is mated to a United Launch Alliance Delta 4 launch vehicle.

GPS IIF-3 Satellite Encapsulated Mated to Launch Vehicle

The U.S. Air Force's GPS IIF-3 satellite, encapsulated inside its 4-meter diameter payload fairing, is mated to a United Launch Alliance Delta 4 launch vehicle.

GPS IIF-3 Satellite Encapsulated Closeup

The U.S. Air Force's GPS IIF-3 satellite, encapsulated inside its 4-meter diameter payload fairing, is mated to a United Launch Alliance Delta 4 launch vehicle.

GPS IIF-3 Satellite Inside Delta 4

The U.S. Air Force's third Global Positioning System IIF series (GPS IIF-3) satellite is encapsulated inside its United Launch Alliance Delta 4 4-meter diameter payload fairing.

GPS IIF-3 Satellite Closeup

The U.S. Air Force's third Global Positioning System IIF series (GPS IIF-3) satellite is encapsulated inside its United Launch Alliance Delta IV 4-meter diameter payload fairing.

GPS IIF-3 Satellite Encapsulated Up Close

The U.S. Air Force's third Global Positioning System IIF series (GPS IIF-3) satellite is encapsulated inside its United Launch Alliance Delta 4 4-meter diameter payload fairing.

GPS IIF-3 Satellite Encapsulated

The U.S. Air Force's third Global Positioning System IIF series (GPS IIF-3) satellite is encapsulated inside its United Launch Alliance Delta IV 4-meter diameter payload fairing.

Air Force Launches New GPS Satellite (Photos)

Date: 01 October 2012 Time: 05:44 PM ET
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