USA-440, also known as GPS-III SV07, NAVSTAR 83, RRT-1[1] or Sally Ride,[2] is a United States navigation satellite which forms part of the Global Positioning System.
The satellite is named after Sally Ride.[2]
The RRT-1 name refers to the Rapid Response Trailblazer program in which the satellite was launched on an accelerated timeline.[1]
Satellite
SV07 is the seventh GPS Block III satellite to launch.[2]
Launch
USA-440 was launched by SpaceX on 16 December 2024 at 7:52pm Eastern, atop a Falcon 9 rocket.[3]
The launch took place from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b "USSF field commands successfully launch GPS III, demonstrating expedited launch capabilities". USSF Space Systems Command. Retrieved 2 Jan 2025.
- ^ a b c Robinson-Smith, Will. "U.S. Space Force launches expedited GPS mission using Falcon 9 rocket". Spaceflight Now. Retrieved 2 Jan 2025.
- ^ "SpaceX launches RRT-1 satellite mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida". Florida Today. Retrieved 2 Jan 2025.
